Grilled Lime Cilantro Chicken

Platter with four grilled cilantro lime chicken breasts.

4.85 from 26 votes

Grilled Lime Cilantro Chicken

This chicken🍗🍋‍🟩🎉 is so TENDER, juicy, and full of Mexican-inspired flavor! Whether you make it for a backyard bbq and get-togethers or for a healthy weeknight family dinner, it's always a WINNER!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Marinating Time1

Total Time1 15

Course: 30-Minute Meals

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken breast grill time, cilantro chicken, cilantro lime chicken marinade, cilantro lime grilled chicken, cilantro lime marinade, grilled cilantro lime chicken, grilled lime cilantro chicken, mexican chicken marinade

Servings: servings

Calories: 388cal

Author: Averie Sunshine

Equipment

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds thin-sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts I had 4 breasts
1 to 2 teaspoons lime zest
½ cup lime juice
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup honey
¼ cup fresh cilantro plus more for garnishing
1 to 2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
lime wedges optional for garnishing

Instructions

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 medium-high heat.
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, and serve immediately.

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Notes

Storage: Chicken is best fresh but extra will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3-4 months.

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