Recipe of the Week - Cilantro Lime Chicken Breast

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Cilantro Lime Chicken Breast is marinated in olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, and cilantro and cooked in the air fryer or on the grill/grill pan.

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 organic boneless skinless chicken breasts, 6 oz each

  • zest and juice of 1 lime, plus 1 lime cut into wedges

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, divided

  • 2 cloves minced garlic

  • 1 tsp kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Pound the thicker end of the chicken breast with a mallet to make it even with the thinner end.

  • Combine the juice of 1 lime, lime zest, olive oil, 1/4 cup of the cilantro finely chopped, garlic and salt to a large glass or ceramic container with a lid, or a gallon size freezer bag.

  • Coat the chicken well on both sides and marinate in the refrigerator at least 1 hour or as long as overnight, the longer the better, turning halfway.

  • When ready to cook, oil a grill or grill pan over medium to medium-high heat.

  • Grill about 5 minutes on each side, or until charred and cooked through in the center.

  • Remove and set aside on a platter and squeeze the remaining lime over the chicken. Garnish with the remaining fresh cilantro.

Air Fryer Directions:

  • Air fry in a single layer at 380 degrees for 5 minutes on each side.

NOTES

Variations:

  • Sub chicken thighs.

  • Use this cilantro-lime marinade as a base and change up the flavors with different citrus and herbs, like lemon and basil or orange and rosemary.

Nutrition Information

  • Serving Size: 1Chicken Breast

  • Calories: 217

  • Carbohydrates: 0.5g

  • Protein: 38.5g

  • Fat: 5.5g

  • Saturated Fat: 1g

  • Cholesterol: 124mg

  • Sodium: 360mg

  • Fiber: 0.5g

  • Sugar: 0.05g