Lime Cilantro Marinade For Chicken Food

CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN MARINADE

Steps:

• Place the chicken breasts in a large ziplock bag. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, salt, garlic and pepper.
• Pour the marinade over the chicken and seal the bag, squeezing out all the air.
• Move the chicken around in the marinade until it is all evenly coated.
• Refrigerate and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours (see note).
• You can freeze the chicken in the marinade immediately and let it marinate as it defrosts, or marinate and cook it immediately.
• Either grill the chicken for 6-8 per side, pan fry for 6-8 minutes per side over medium heat, or bake at 375 degrees F for 20-30 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 165 degrees F has been reached.
• Let the chicken rest, tented with foil, for 5 minutes before serving.

CILANTRO-LIME MARINATED GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine chiles, canola oil, cilantro, lime zest and juice, garlic, jalapeno, honey, salt, and pepper in a 1-gallon freezer bag and seal completely. Gently massage the bag to combine ingredients well. Add chicken and turn to completely coat with marinade. Place in the refrigerator and allow to marinate for at least 4 hours for best flavor, turning bag occasionally.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
• Grill chicken, covered, on the preheated grill until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear, 4 to 6 minutes per side.
• Remove chicken from the grill and let rest under aluminum foil to redistribute juices back into the meat, 4 to 5 minutes.

GRILLED HONEY LIME CILANTRO CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl combine lime juice, honey, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, cilantro, salt and pepper.
• Pour the sauce over the chicken and let marinade for 3 hours or overnight.
• Preheat your grill to medium high heat. Grill each side of the chicken for about 3-4 minutes or until cooked throughout and no longer pink.

CILANTRO-LIME GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Whisk lime juice, cilantro, garlic salt, and black pepper together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add chicken; toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator, 30 minutes to overnight.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade.
• Cook chicken on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, until no longer pink at the bone and juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CILANTRO MARINADE

Steps:

• Mix together the marinade ingredients in a deep bowl. Add the chicken breasts and turn to coat completely. Cover the bowl and refrigerate.
• Marinade for about 1 hour. You can leave the chicken in the marinade longer, but because the mixture is very acidic, the chicken will begin to appear poached.
• Preheat your grill. Cook the chicken over medium hot coals for about 3-5 mins per side.
• Serve and enjoy.

CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN MARINADE

Steps:

• Add the oil, lime juice and zest, cilantro, garlic, cumin, salt and red pepper flakes to a gallon-sized freezer bag, seal, and shake. Either seal and refrigerate until ready to use, OR add 1.5-2 pounds chicken to the bag, seal, and squish around to make sure the chicken is covered in marinade. (Freezing instructions begin here.)
• Place the bag in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours.
• Cook the chicken however you'd like (grill, slow cook, pressure cook, or bake). See tips below in the Notes.
• Preheat oven to 400°F. Place chicken in a casserole dish or on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake uncovered for about 20-25 minutes, until done.
• Place chicken and marinade in slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 3 to 3 1/2 hours. Really! That's all it takes to get it done, otherwise you'll overcook and dry it out.
• Place chicken, marinade, and 1/3 cup chicken broth in a 6 quart Instant Pot. (Note: If using an 8 quart, add an additional 1/2 cup of broth.) Lock and seal the lid. Cook at high pressure for 7 minutes and use a quick release of the pressure when the cook time is up. (Note: It will take 10-15 minutes to come to pressure before the cook time starts.)
• Pound out the chicken to about 3/4 inch thick (or cut it in half lengthwise) to help with fast and even cooking. Preheat grill to medium-high heat and clean the grates well. Grill for about 4-5 minutes per side, maybe longer depending on the thickness, until done.

CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Whisk all the Marinade ingredients together in a big bowl, mix well. Add the chicken into the Marinade, stir to coat well. Marinate for 15 minutes but best for 2 hours.
• Heat up a skillet and pan-fry the chicken with the skin-side down until slightly browned. Turn over and pan-fry the other side of the chicken until slightly browned.
• Spoon the leftover Marinade on top of the chicken before baking. Bake the chicken for 20 minutes. Transfer the chicken and the Marinade residual to a serving platter (discard the oil), squirt some fresh lime juice, garnish with cilantro and serve immediately.

CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN MARINADE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a heavy duty freezer bag or reusable silicone bag. Smoosh it around to combine, then add chicken breasts. Turn to coat in marinade.

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.

CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN MARINADE

Steps:

• Place the chicken in a large zip-topped bag or baking dish. Set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whisk together the Mazola Corn Oil, lime juice, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin. Pour the mixture over the chicken and make sure it's evenly coated.
• Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 1 hour or up to 1 day.

CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Make the marinade of garlic, cilantro, ground peppercorns, sugar, lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce and sunflower oil.
• Blend well.
• Place chicken breasts with marinade in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag, coating them well, and set in the refrigerator at least 1 hour and no more than 2, turning them from time to time.
• Preheat a ridged griddle pan or heavy non-stick frying pan and cook the chicken for 7-8 minutes each side until the chicken is cooked through.
• Serve hot or cold, garnished with cilantro leaves.

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:

• Preheat oven to 425°F /220°C.
• In a large bowl combine all the ingredients for marinade: vegetable oil, red chili, lime juice, cilantro, garlic , brown sugar, taco seasoning, ground cumin, salt and liquid smoke.
• Add the chicken thighs to the cilantro lime marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover with plastic and refrigerate thighs for 30-40 minutes, the longer the better.
• In an oven safe skillet heat some vegetable oil, add the marinated chicken thighs and sear chicken skin side down , about 4 minutes per side until golden. Add the left over marinade and chicken broth to the skillet and transfer to preheated oven. Bake until the chicken is cooked through (about 15 minutes).
• Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and lime slices.

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.

GRILLED CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Trim any fat from the chicken thighs and place in a large freezer bag. To the bowl of a food processor, add the lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, olive oil, honey, cumin, salt and pepper and whiz to combine, about 30 seconds. Reserve 1/3 cup of the marinade and pour the rest into the bag with the chicken. Refrigerate for 30 minutes up to overnight.
• Prepare a grill on medium high at 450°F, leaving one side of the grill on low or off. Grill the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, basting each side the last time it's turned. Once each side has seared, if the chicken pieces seem to be getting too charred, move the chicken pieces to the cooler side of the grill to cook.
• To redistribute the juices, let the chicken sit for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with lime wedges and additional cilantro and drizzle the rest of the reserved marinade before serving.

CILANTRO LIME MARINADE (CHICKEN OR STEAK)

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl; stir to combine.
• Pour over chicken or steak and allow to marinade for 30 minutes.
• Remove from marinade and cook chicken or steak as desired.
• Discard the marinade.

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.

LIME-CILANTRO MARINADE FOR CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the first eight ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Place marinade in a large resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , Drain and discard marinade. Lightly oil the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°.

CRISPY CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Add all of the ingredients, except the chicken, to a shallow bowl or ziplock bag and whisk or shake well to combine. Add the chicken thighs and turn to fully coat the chicken. If you used a bowl, cover it tightly with plastic wrap then place the chicken in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to marinade (or up to 8 hours if you want to make it in advance).
• When you're ready to cook, preheat the oven to 425°F and heat a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat on the stove. Use tongs to transfer the marinated chicken to the hot pan. You do not need to grease or oil the pan because there's enough oil in the marinade. Discard remaining marinade. *See notes for grilling
• Sear on each side for 1-2 minutes, until golden brown. Try not to move the chicken at all so it can sear and the outsides of the chicken get really brown and crispy. Once both sides are crispy, carefully transfer the chicken to the preheated oven and bake for 14-16 minutes. The best way to determine if they're done is by using a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. I recommend checking the temp around 14 minutes to ensure the chicken doesn't overcook. To do this, place the thermometer in the thickest part of the chicken (not touching any bone). If it reads 160°F it is done. Allow for 5° of carry-over cooking (chicken should reach 165°F total). Serve with a fresh squeeze of lime juice and additional cilantro.

QUICK AND EASY CILANTRO LIME MARINADE

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a food processor for less than one minute or until the texture is nice and chunky. Be sure the garlic is fully processed. If you don't have a food processor you can make the marinade by dicing the cilantro, jalapenos and garlic very lightly and then mix the ingredients in a bowl with a fork.
• For a less spicy version, remove the inside of the jalapeno and wash it under cold water and be sure not to get any of it in your eyes. Store the marinade in the fridge for up to one week.

CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Add all marinade ingredients to your food processor. Pulse until finely chopped, scraping down sides several times. Remove and reserve 2 tablespoons for basting (if making salad, you will use 1 tablespoon for basting, 1 tablespoon for dressing).
• Add the remaining marinade to a shallow dish or large freezer bag. Add chicken and turn to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator 2-10 hours.
• When ready to cook, remove chicken from fridge and let sit at room temperature 20-30 minutes.

GRILLED CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients for the marinade into a large, non-reactive mixing bowl. Stir to combine. Add chicken and turn to coat in the marinade. Cover bowl with cling wrap and refrigerate for 11 hours.
• Heat charcoal or gas grill to 400 degrees. Remove one hour prior to grilling and allow meat to come to room temperature. Oil grill grates and cook chicken over direct heat for about 5-8 minutes on each side. Move to a cooler, in-direct spot on the grill to complete the cooking process. About 20-25 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
• Serve immediately. Store any left-overs in an air-tight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.

CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken breasts in zipper-seal bag. Using a rolling pin or similar implement, flatten the thicker parts of the chicken so they match the thinner parts. You want a consistent thickness (no thinner than 3/4 of an inch) throughout to ensure the chicken cooks evenly.. Mix marinade ingredients and pour over chicken. Marinate at least 2 hours or overnight.. Remove from bag.. On gas grill over medium-high heat, grill chicken breasts with lid down for six minutes. Turn and grill with the lid up 6 to 10 more minutes or until chicken reaches 170 degrees on a meat thermometer.

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.

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.

CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• To prepare the marinade, mix 1 tablespoon of lemon zest, 2-3 tablespoons of lime juice, half of the chopped cilantro, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin and a pinch of salt and pepper in a bowl.
• Place the chicken thighs in a large zip-top bag and put in the marinade into it. Toss it well so that the marinade covers the chicken thighs well. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and place the chicken in it.
• Cook each side of the chicken for about 5-7 minutes until it is browned and cooked properly.
• Garnish the cooked chicken with cilantro and line wedges. Squeeze some lime juice over it.

CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN BURRITO BOWLS

Steps:

• Marinade/Sauce: Pulse all of marinade/sauce ingredients together in a food processor or blender until smooth and creamy.
• Marinade: Pour a third of the sauce over the chicken and allow to marinade for 30 minutes in the refrigerator. Reserve remaining marinade in refrigerator until ready to use.
• Rice: While the chicken is marinading, cook the rice: Combine together the rice and chicken broth in a pot over high heat. Mix well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover with lid until rice is cooked through, about 25 minutes. Fluff rice with fork and mix in lime juice and cilantro. Season to taste with salt.
• Cook chicken, peppers, onion: Heat large skillet over med/high heat. Add olive oil. Cook chicken 6-8 minutes per side, until fully cooked through. Remove from skillet. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Add peppers and onion to the skillet. Cook until veggies are soft, about 2-3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from skillet.
• Assemble: Divide cooked rice, black beans, corn, cooked peppers and onion, and sliced avocado into 4 individual bowls. Top with sliced chicken and drizzle with reserved cilantro lime sauce.

CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine cilantro, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, sugar, and water in a blender and pulse until well combined. (Makes about 3 cups total).
• Add chicken to a gallon bag or other container and pour about half of the marinade over, making sure it is well coated. Reserve remaining marinade for later.
• Allow chicken to marinate for desired time (but not longer than overnight).
• Cook over a medium heat grill, bake in the oven, cook in a slow cooker, or instant pot. Baste or serve with remaining unused marinade if desired.

ROASTED LIME AND CILANTRO CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Put the chicken in a large plastic sealable food storage bag or covered container. Combine the vegetable oil, cilantro, garlic, lime juice and zest, salt, and pepper. Pour the mixture into the bag or container and turn to coat the chicken thoroughly; cover the container or seal the bag. Refrigerate for about 2 to 4 hours to marinate , turning from time to time.
• Preheat the oven to 375 F (190 C/ Gas 5). Line a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan or rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray .
• Arrange the chicken, skin-side up, in the baking pan.
• Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until chicken registers at least 165 F/73.9 C on an instant-read thermometer, the minimum safe temperature for chicken and other poultry products.
• Serve and enjoy! Tips and Variations

CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine cilantro, 2 tablespoons olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine chicken and cilantro mixture; marinate for at least 2 hours to overnight, turning the bag occasionally. Drain the chicken from the marinade. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a cast iron grill pan over medium high heat.* Working in batches, add chicken to the grill pan in a single layer and cook until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 4-5 minutes per side. Serve immediately.

CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN MARINADE

Steps:

• Add chicken and marinade ingredients to a large zip bag. Let chicken marinate for 15-20 minutes.

CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, add the cilantro, EVOO, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Whisk together to combine.
• To a resealable plastic bag or shallow baking dish, add the chicken. Pour the marinade over the top of the chicken, and cover well. Refrigerate the marinated chicken for a minimum of 30 minutes or maximum of 12 hours.
• Preheat your outdoor gas grill or indoor grill pan over medium heat. Lightly oil grill grates to prevent chicken from sticking. Grill the chicken for approximately 4-6 minutes per side (for boneless chicken breasts and thighs), or 8-10 minutes per side for bone-in cuts. Test for doneness using an instant read digital thermometer, with internal temperature reaching 165 degrees.
• Enjoy chicken right away. Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

SMALL BATCH CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN MARINADE

Steps:

• Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl***. Toss the chicken in the marinade, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least two hours, up to overnight.
• If grilling, grease the grill grates with neutral oil (such as grape seed oil). Grill the chicken over medium heat for about five minutes per side, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 F.****
• Transfer the chicken to a platter, and loosely tent with foil. Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

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.