Lime Marinated Grilled Chicken
Chicken marinates in a zesty lime, garlic, and cilantro mixture, then cooks on the stove, barbecue, or in the oven.
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- Total: 15 minutes
- Servings: 4 servings
Recipe
Lime Marinated Grilled Chicken
Chicken marinates in a zesty lime, garlic, and cilantro mixture, then cooks on the stove, barbecue, or in the oven.
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- Prep
- 5 minutes
- Cook
- 10 minutes
- Total
- 15 minutes
- Servings
- 4
Ingredients
For 4 servings
Chicken Marinade
To Cook
Equipment
- Rolling pin (optional)
- Zip-top bag
- Plate or bowl
- Large skillet
- Barbecue grill
- Aluminum foil
Instructions
Preparation
Step 1: Use your fist or a rolling pin to pound the thick end of each chicken breast to about 1.7 cm (2/3 inch) thick. This is not needed for chicken thighs.
Step 2: Place the chicken and marinade in a zip-top bag. Massage the bag to distribute the marinade evenly. Set the bag on a plate or in a bowl and refrigerate for 24 hours, with 12 hours as the minimum and 48 hours as the maximum.
Step 3: Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade. Choose one cooking method below.
Cook
Step 4: Stovetop: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 3 minutes per side, or until caramelized and golden brown.
Step 5: Barbecue: Brush the grill grates with oil and heat the barbecue to medium-high, or medium if your barbecue runs hot. Cook the chicken for 3 minutes per side, until caramelized.
Step 6: Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake the chicken for 15 minutes, then switch the broiler or grill to high and cook for 3 minutes to caramelize the surface and finish cooking.
Tip: The stated cooked internal temperature is 165°F (75°C).
Rest and Serve
Step 7: Transfer the chicken to a serving plate, cover loosely with foil, and rest for 3 minutes.
Step 8: Garnish with extra cilantro, lime wedges, and chilli if desired, then serve.
Notes
To prepare ahead, place the chicken and marinade in a zip-top bag and freeze it. Defrost it in the refrigerator overnight; it will marinate as it thaws.
Finely chopped fresh chilli or chilli paste can be added to the marinade for extra heat.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 274 kcal
- Fat
- 10 g
- Saturated fat
- 1 g
- Carbohydrates
- 10 g
- Sugar
- 9 g
- Protein
- 32 g
- Sodium
- 412 mg
- Cholesterol
- 96 mg
Estimated values; they will vary with the exact ingredients and brands you use.
About this recipe
Lime zest, lime juice, garlic, and cilantro give this chicken a bright, savory marinade. Cook it on the stove, on the barbecue, or in the oven.
For the fullest lime flavor, marinate the chicken for 12 to 24 hours. The recipe allows up to 48 hours.
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