Cilantro Lime Chicken

Name: Cilantro Lime Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (I prefer to use thin chicken breasts for this recipe); 3 limes (zested and juiced); 1 cup packed of cilantro leaves and stems; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 tablespoons honey; 1 clove of garlic; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon ground pepper; Cilantro sprigs and lime wedges for garnish

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total: 20 minutes

Servings: 6

Author : Sara Welch

cilantro lime chicken

Ingredients

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2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (I prefer to use thin chicken breasts for this recipe)3 limes (zested and juiced)1 cup packed of cilantro leaves and stems1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil1/2 tablespoons honey1 clove of garlic1 teaspoon kosher salt1 teaspoon ground pepperCilantro sprigs and lime wedges for garnish

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Instructions

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Step 1

Place the lime zest and juice, cilantro, olive oil, honey, garlic, salt and pepper in a blender. Blend for 1 minute or until sauce is smooth.

Step 2

Divide the sauce in half. Pour half of the sauce into a resealable bag. Add the chicken and seal the bag; shake to coat the chicken in the marinade.Place the remaining sauce in the refrigerator.

Step 3

Marinate the chicken for 1-4 hours.

Step 4

Heat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat. Cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side or until cooked through.

Step 5

After the chicken is cooked, brush the remaining sauce over the chicken. Serve any leftover sauce on the side for dipping.

Step 6

Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro sprigs if desired.