Easy Cilantro Lime Chicken Food

CILANTRO-LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine the first 5 ingredients; rub over chicken. Place in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine remaining ingredients in a blender; cover and process pureed. Pour over chicken., Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°-175°, 3-4 hours.

CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a food processor or blender, add cilantro (whole and with stems), lime juice, garlic, olive oil, cumin, salt, cayenne and black pepper. Process until marinade forms, pausing and scraping the walls.
• Add chicken in a medium bowl and poke with a fork randomly. This will allow marinade to penetrate the meat. Pour marinade on top and toss with a fork to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for 30 mins - 48 hours. The longer you marinate, deeper the flavor, but even after 30 mins cilantro chicken tastes awesome.
• To pan fry (pictured): Preheat large ceramic non-stick skillet on medium heat and swirl a bit of avocado oil to coat. Add as many chicken breasts as fit, cover and cook for 5-6 minutes. Flip and cook for another 5-6 minutes or until the thickest part juices run clear when poked with a knife or fork. Discard marinade.
• To grill: Preheat grill on medium-high (450-500 degrees F) and rub with oiled paper towel. Place chicken on the grill, close the lid and grill for 8-10 minutes turning once. Do not overcook. Discard marinade.
• To bake: Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Rub bottom of large baking dish with oil and lay chicken breasts in a single layer. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes (thinner) to 35 minutes (2″+) or until 150 degrees F internal temperature. Discard marinade.
• For all methods: Make sure you let chicken rest. Remove from heat and cover dish with tin foil, silicone lid or paper towel. Let rest for 5 minutes. This step helps juices to settle back into the meat.

20-MINUTE BAKED LIME CILANTRO CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425F (use convection if you have it) and line a baking sheet with foil (optional but highly recommended, see Notes below)) for easier cleanup.
• Place the chicken on the baking sheet, and pound to an even thickness. I use an empty wine bottle, but a meat pounder or tenderizing tool, a rolling pin, or a heavy frying pan all work. The chicken doesn't need to be pounded 'thin', but it needs to be of pounded to a uniform thickness so it all cooks through at the same time.
• Evenly drizzle the chicken with olive oil and generously season with salt and pepper; set aside.
• To a small bowl, add the remaining ingredients (except the lime juice and cilantro), stir to combine, and evenly spoon the dry rub over the chicken on both sides. I add a bit more to the side that's facing up than the side that's on the bottom in contact with the baking sheet.
• Bake for about 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (165F) and done.
• Evenly drizzle the chicken with fresh lime juice and evenly garnish with fresh cilantro. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing into it (cover with foil if desired to keep it warmer). Resting the chicken really helps lock in the juices and moisture so don't skip this step.

CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, whisk together two tablespoons of olive oil, lime juice and zest, cumin, chili powder, minced garlic, honey, salt, pepper, and chopped cilantro. You can also pulse in a food processor until it's combined.
• Combine the marinade and chicken thighs in a bowl or shallow dish. Marinate chicken for 30 minutes to an hour in the fridge.
• When the chicken is done marinating, take it out of the fridge and let it sit for 10-15 minutes at room temperature.
• Preheat your oven to 425 degrees fahrenheit.
• Heat the remaining one tablespoon of olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes with the skin side down, until they're golden brown.
• Then flip the chicken and sear the other side for 2-3 minutes. The chicken will not be fully cooked at this point.
• Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake the chicken thighs for 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees fahrenheit.
• Remove the chicken from the oven, let it rest for 5 minutes, and garnish with extra lime slices and cilantro leaves before serving.

CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Add all the marinade ingredients to a blender, and pulse until smooth.
• Place the chicken pieces in a bowl or ziplock bag and add in the marinade and ensure that the chicken is evenly coated.
• Let it marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.

CRISPY CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
• In a medium-sized shallow bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil together with the lime juice, chopped cilantro, chili flakes, garlic, sugar and cumin. Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and toss to evenly coat. Cover and refrigerate thighs for 15 minutes.
• Heat the remaining one tablespoon of oil in a non stick pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add in the thighs along with any marinade left over in the bowl, and sear chicken -- skin-side down -- for 4 minutes on each side until golden and crispy (chicken will not be fully cooked).
• Transfer to preheated oven and bake until the chicken is cooked through (about 15-20 minutes).
• Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and lime slices or wedges.
• Serve over steamed rice or cauliflower rice, and drizzle with the pan juices.

EASY CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• Wash the cilantro, cut it off the stems, and chop it up in a food processor. Add lime to taste. We suggest two tablespoons, but you can use more or less if you'd like!
• Add olive oil and continue to blend until you end up with a thick marinade. If you need to add more olive oil, you can! If you like a little kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
• Once you have a thick puree, divide your marinade in half. Apply one-half of the mixture to your chicken breasts, store in a bag or airtight container, and marinate for two hours.
• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Remove chicken from the refrigerator, place in an oven-safe dish, and add the remaining marinade to the top. Bake for 25 minutes, or until juices run clear.
• Dice or shred and serve in tacos or the dish of your choice. Enjoy!

GRILLED CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken breasts in a mixing bowl, baking dish, or plastic bag. You'll need something that can be covered/closed so the chicken can sit in the marinade.
• Next, create the marinade. In a small mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, lime zest, cumin, salt & pepper. Mix until combined. Pour marinade over chicken and ensure all chicken gets coated with marinade.
• Cover chicken and place in refrigerator. Let chicken marinade for a minimum of 30 minutes, but you can marinade overnight as well.
• When ready, preheat grill to 400-425 degrees F. Take chicken out of fridge and allow to sit at room temp while grill is preheating (this helps the chicken to cook more evenly and create even juicier chicken).
• Grill chicken on each side for roughly 6-8 minutes, or until internal temperature at the thickest part reaches 165 degrees F. Total cooking time will vary pending how large your chicken breasts are.

CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken breasts in a 1-gallon ziplock bag.
• In a small bowl, whisk together all the marinade ingredients. Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade and store in the refrigerator. Pour the rest of the marinade over chicken and seal the bag. Place the bag on a rimmed baking sheet and refrigerate 24 hours.
• Remove chicken breast from marinade (discard marinade), shaking off any extra, and cook on a preheated grill, about 8 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of your chicken and the temperature of your grill, or until cooked through.

GRILLED CHILE-CILANTRO-LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Whisk lime juice, olive oil, garlic, lime zest, salt, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and cumin together in a small bowl. Place chicken in a large plastic bag or a bowl and add lime marinade. Seal the bag or cover the bowl and place in a refrigerator to marinate for 30 minutes to 24 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Place chicken breasts on the preheated grill and cook until no longer pink in the center and skin is golden and lightly charred, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken breasts to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice and garnish with cilantro.

GRILLED CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag, combine the ingredients for the marinade. Add the chicken thighs and massage the bag with your hands to coat the chicken in the marinade.
• Press out as much air as possible and seal the bag tightly. Let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
• Preheat the grill to medium. Remove the chicken from the bag and discard the marinade. Grill the chicken until nicely browned and cooked though, 4 to 15 minutes per side. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.

GRILLED CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine all the marinade ingredients to a blender or food processor and pulse until it forms a smooth mixture.
• Add chicken breast to a large freezer-safe sealable bag, followed by the marinade. Press the air out of the bag and seal it tightly. Now gently press to the marinade around the chicken cutlets to coat well.
• Allow it to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to overnight. Marinating overnight will enhance the juiciness and flavor of the chicken.
• Next, brush the grill or a heavy-bottomed pan with some oil and heat over medium-high heat. Place the marinated chicken breast onto the hot grill.
• Grill without moving them around, about 5 minutes on each side, or until charred and cooked through.
• Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and serve with lime wedges if desired.

CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a medium-sized bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons olive oil, lime juice, chopped cilantro, garlic, cumin, and red pepper flakes
• Add the chicken thighs, mix them with the marinade, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 mins to 2 hours
• Preheat the oven to 425F. Using a cast iron or oven-safe skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and brown the chicken pieces, skin side down until skin is brown and crispy, about 5-6 mins. Flip and cook on the other side for 2 minutes more. Add the rest of the marinade to the pan. Place them in the oven and bake for 10 to 12 more minutes.

ONE-PAN CILANTRO-LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine oil, lime zest, lime juice, cumin, coriander, chili powder and salt in a large sealable plastic bag. Add chicken; seal the bag and massage to coat the chicken. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade; discard the marinade. Add the chicken to the pan in an even layer; cook, undisturbed, until browned on the bottom, 5 to 6 minutes. Flip and cook until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a platter. Do not wipe the pan clean.
• Add scallions to the pan; cook, stirring constantly, until blistered and tender, about 2 minutes. Scatter the scallions around the chicken. Drizzle with the juices from the pan and sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.