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Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken

Marinated in cilantro, lime, and garlic and grilled to perfection!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 0.5 cup cilantro chopped
  • 2 limes juiced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Blend cilantro, lime juice, garlic, olive oil, cumin, and salt into a marinade.
  2. Coat the chicken and marinate at least 30 minutes.
  3. Heat the grill to medium-high.
  4. Grill 6-7 minutes per side until charred and 165°F inside.
  5. Rest, then slice and garnish with extra cilantro.

Notes

This marinade is also fantastic on shrimp or steak.