Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe

Step 1

Place each piece of chicken between two pieces of plastic wrap or parchment paper and pound the chicken pieces to be an even thickness, no more than 1-inch thick.

Step 2

Place the chicken in a shallow dish or zip-top bag.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk to combine the cilantro, lime zest and juice, olive oil, garlic, honey, cumin, chili powder, ½ teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Pour the marinade over the chicken and turn the chicken to coat. Let it marinate for 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours).

Step 4

Preheat a grill (or grill pan) to medium heat (about 400°F). Oil the grill grates or pan lightly.

Step 5

Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Season both sides with the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper.

Step 6

Grill the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, cooking until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with chopped, fresh cilantro and lime wedges.