A simple 30 minute marinade is all you need for this citrus and spicy Cilantro Lime Chicken.
This chicken is perfect for salads, burrito bowls, or meal prep for the week. The marinade is just 5 ingredients and only take 30 minutes to develop good flavor. Cook it on the grill for more smoky flavor or in a cast iron skillet on the stove.
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We made cilantro lime chicken thighs the other night and have been eating them for leftovers the past couple of days. Nice juicy chicken with a flavorful crust. I did a quick marinade of the thighs using oil, garlic, cilantro, lime, and jalapeno. This is also my same marinade for cilantro lime shrimp. Marinate for at least 30 minutes and grill until cooked thoroughly. Remove from grill and drizzle with more marinade.
Serve the Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken with Rice and grilled veggies, or in a big delicious salad as I have Here. You can even slice the chicken for tacos or burrito bowls. Make a big batch of chicken and switch up the presentation for easy and healthy weeknight meals.
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Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken
Ingredients
- 6 Chicken Thighs I used bone in and skin on, but you can do skinless/boneless or Chicken Breast filets.
- 2 Tbsp Oil I used Avocado
- 4 Garlic Cloves minced
- 1 Lime juice and zest
- 2 Tbsp Cilantro Finely chopped and stems included
- 1-2 Jalapeno's chopped remove seeds for less spice
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Season Chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Combine oil, minced Garlic, 1 lime, lime zest, chopped cilantro, chopped jalapeno, and whisk in a bowl. Reserve about 2 tbsp of the marinade to pour on the chicken after it is cooked.
- Add chicken thighs to marinade, combine to coat each piece and marinate in th refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Place chicken on grill or cast iron skillet on stove and cook till internal temp is 165 degrees. Once chicken is done, remove from grill and pour with reserved marinade prior to serving. I also added some red pepper flakes for color and spice.
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