Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe

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Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe

Making this grilled cilantro lime chicken is as easy as 1-2-3! A quick dip in a tangy marinade tenderizes and flavors the chicken, then it's ready to hit the grill.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Mexican

Keyword grilled cilantro lime chicken

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Marinating Time 30

Total Time 1

Servings

Calories 281kcal

Ingredients

3 pounds skinless chicken thighs
4 limes , zested and juiced
1 cup roughly chopped cilantro leaves and stems
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
extra cilantro , for garnish

Instructions

Trim any fat from the chicken thighs and place in a large freezer bag. To the bowl of a food processor, add the lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, olive oil, honey, cumin, salt and pepper and whiz to combine, about 30 seconds. Reserve ⅓ cup of the marinade and pour the rest into the bag with the chicken. Refrigerate for 30 minutes up to overnight.
Prepare a grill on medium high at 450°F, leaving one side of the grill on low or off. Grill the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, basting each side the last time it's turned. Once each side has seared, if the chicken pieces seem to be getting too charred, move the chicken pieces to the cooler side of the grill to cook.
To redistribute the juices, let the chicken sit for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with lime wedges and additional cilantro and drizzle the rest of the reserved marinade before serving.

Notes

Would you rather bake this chicken? Marinate the chicken as directed. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spray a large rimmed sheet pan with oil. Shake off the excess marinade then place the chicken on the baking sheet. Roast on the center rack until the chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes, or when the juices run clear and the internal temperature is 160° F.

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