Description
A bright and flavorful chicken dish marinated in lime and cilantro, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup packed chopped cilantro
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5–2 lb)
Instructions
- Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the chicken in a sealed bag for 30 minutes to overnight.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until browned.
- Transfer to a preheated 375°F oven for 6–8 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Serve sliced over rice or in tacos with slaw and avocado. Can be paired with roasted vegetables or rich sides for a balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg