cilantro chicken

EASY, ready in 10 minutes, and the chicken is so TENDER, juicy, and full of Mexican-inspired flavor!! Put this HEALTHY chicken recipe on your summer menu rotation and it&#x27;ll be a hit with everyone!!

Grilled Lime Cilantro Chicken

chicken breasts (I had 4 breasts)

lime zest

lime juice

olive oil

honey

fresh cilantro,

salt

black pepper

lime wedges,

To a large ziptop plastic bag, add all...

To a large ziptop plastic bag, add all ingredients, seal, and smoosh around to evenly coat chicken. Place bag in fridge for at least 1 hour, or overnight, to marinate.

Lightly oil grill grates and preheat grill to...

Lightly oil grill grates and preheat grill to medium-high heat.

Add the chicken, discard the bag with the...

Add the chicken, discard the bag with the marinade, and grill for about 5 minutes on the first side with lid closed, flip, and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes on the second side with lid closed, or until chicken is cooked through and as done as desired.

Garnish chicken with additional cilantro, optional lime wedges,...

Garnish chicken with additional cilantro, optional lime wedges, and serve immediately.

Juicy and tender Cilantro Lime Chicken full of bright and fresh Mexican flavors! Made from simple ingredients, this chicken can be grilled, oven roasted or cooked in a cast-iron skillet.

Easy Cilantro Lime Chicken

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chicken broth ((or water))

coarse kosher salt

garlic ((about 2 cloves))

onion powder

cumin

chicken thighs,

Add all ingredients except chicken in a small bowl. Whisk to combine.

Place chicken in a large gallon size ziploc bag and add the marinade. Close the bag, massage together to coat all the chicken and refrigerate for 2 hours or up to overnight.

Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off any excess. Discard marinade and cook chicken using one of the methods below.

Preheat grill to medium heat (350°F-375°F) and prepare for indirect grilling. This means light the burners (or light your charcoal) on one half of the grill, and leave them off on the other half. This creates a zone of direct heat and a zone of indirect heat.

Grease the preheated grill grates to prevent sticking by wiping them down with a folded paper towel that&#x27;s been soaked in vegetable oil.

Grill chicken skin side down over direct heat for about 8 to 10 minutes with the lid closed as much as possible, until the skin is crispy and golden. Flip chicken over, move to indirect heat and grill for 15 to 20 minutes, until the meat is firm and the internal temperature registers 165°F. (Don&#x27;t have an instant-read thermometer? Here&#x27;s the one I recommend.)

Serve cilantro lime chicken with freshly squeezed lime juice and a pinch of chopped cilantro if desired.

Grilling Method

Preheat oven to 400°F. Place chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.

Bake in oven for 30-40 minutes depending on the thickness of the chicken. The internal temperature should register at least 165°F on an instant-read thermometer.

Oven Roasted Method

Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large cast-iron skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil over medium-high heat.

Place chicken thighs in the skillet skin-side down and cook for 8-9 minutes until the skin is brown and crispy.

Flip chicken over and transfer skillet to the oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the internal temperature registers 165°F on an instant-read thermometer.

Cast-Iron Skillet Method

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