Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 3 Tbsp cilantro (finely chopped, plus more to garnish)
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp ground paprika
• 1 Tbsp honey
• 1 lime (cut into wedges for serving)
• 2 lbs chicken breast (or thighs) ((4 small/medium chicken breasts)*)
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup lime juice ((freshly squeezed))

Steps

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine oil, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, salt, pepper, paprika, and honey for the marinade.

2. 2

   Add the chicken to the mixture and allow to marinate for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours then cook the chicken either on the grill, in a skillet, or bake it in the oven (see instructions below). Once it's cooked, serve with lime wedges and garnish with more cilantro if desired.

3. 3

   Preheat the grill to medium heat. Cover and grill the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, depending on thickness, or until cooked through*.

4. 4

   Set a large non-stick, non-reactive skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Add 1 Tbsp oil and sautee chicken in a single layer for 4-5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through*, depending on the thickness of your chicken. If your chicken is very thick, cover the chicken with a lid after you flip it.

5. 5

   Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the chicken breast on a lined baking sheet or large casserole dish. Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes or until cooked through.