Description
Cilantro, lime, garlic and more marry together to create this fresh, citrusy Cilantro Lime Chicken Marinade.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup avocado oil
- 2 limes (juiced and zested; about 1/4 cup juice)
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
- Mix Up Marinade: Add the oil, lime juice and zest, cilantro, garlic, cumin, salt and red pepper flakes to a gallon-sized freezer bag, seal, and shake. Add chicken to the bag, seal, and squish around to make sure the chicken is covered in marinade.
- Marinate Chicken: Place the bag in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours.
- Cook Chicken: Cook the chicken using one of these methods. The chicken is done when it reaches 165°F internally and/or is no longer pink inside.
- Make Extra Sauce (optional): Instead of discarding the leftover marinade, place it in a small pot and bring it to a rolling boil on the stovetop for at least 1 minute.
Notes
Chicken is done when it reaches 165°F internal temperature. For freezer meals, combine ingredients and freeze for up to 3 months; thaw safely before cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 406 kcal
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 677 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 116 mg