Cilantro Grilled Chicken
Fire up your grill and get ready to savor the bold, herbaceous flavors of Cilantro Grilled Chicken! This quick and easy recipe transforms simple chicken breasts into a mouthwatering dish with a vibrant marinade of fresh cilantro, zesty lime juice, aromatic garlic, and a touch of smoky cumin and paprika. Infused with a hint of spice from optional red chili flakes, every bite is juicy and packed with flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners or summer cookouts, this dish is marinated for as little as an hour and grilled to perfection in just 20 minutes. Serve it with a side of grilled vegetables, a fresh salad, or a drizzle of lime crema for an irresistible meal that's equal parts healthy and delicious. Bonus: it's gluten-free, dairy-free, and absolutely crowd-pleasing!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 pieces garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
Combine fresh cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, garlic cloves, ground cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes (if using) in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth to create the marinade.
Place the chicken breasts in a large resealable bag or a shallow dish.
Pour the cilantro marinade over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are thoroughly coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap.
Refrigerate the chicken for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours for maximum flavor.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off, and place the chicken breasts on the preheated grill.
Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Cooking times may vary depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish with additional chopped cilantro and lime wedges, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1188 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.8 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.9 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 572 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 2885 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.8 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | ||
| Protein | 215.7 g | 431% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 132 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 300 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
