Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken in 30 Minutes
A quick cilantro-lime marinade keeps these grilled chicken breasts juicy, bright, and deeply savory.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to even thickness
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 limes zested and juiced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Instructions
- Whisk the cilantro, lime zest and juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Reserve two tablespoons of marinade, then coat the chicken with the rest and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat a clean grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates.
- Grill the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until browned and 165°F in the center.
- Rest the chicken for 5 minutes, slice, and spoon the reserved clean marinade over the top.