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Cilantro Lime Chicken Marinade

This cilantro lime chicken marinade is loaded with flavors of cilantro, lime, cumin, honey and chili powder for the most flavorful marinade recipe.
Prep Time2 hours 10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Let Rest5 minutes
Total Time2 hours 27 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Cilantro Lime Chicken Marinade
Servings: 6
Calories: 235kcal
Author: Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken breasts or chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 limes juiced
  • 1/4 cilantro finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Instructions

  • Combine everything in a gallon size bag. Add chicken.
  • Marinade for 2-12 hours.
  • Grill over medium high heat for 6-7 minutes per side.
  • Cook until the chicken has an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
  • Rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  • Serve with more fresh limes chopped cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 567mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
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