Grilled Lime-Garlic Chicken Breasts

Name: Grilled Lime-Garlic Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 Chicken, boneless skinless breasts; 1 cup Fresh Cilantro, packed; 1 Lime Juice; 0.333 cup Olive Oil; 3 clove Garlic; 0.5 tsp Ground Cumin; 1 jalapeño ( seeds removed ), roughly chopped; 1 tsp Kosher Salt; 0.5 tsp Ground Black Pepper

I love how juicy, zesty, and flavorful these Grilled Lime-Garlic Chicken Breasts are! Marinated in a bold blend of lime juice, garlic, and herbs, then grilled to perfection, this dish is perfect for summer cookouts or easy weeknight dinners. Serve with rice, salad, or grilled veggies for a complete meal.

Brooke1999

Prep10 min

Cook15 min

Total25 min

Servings4

Difficultyeasy

AmericanEntrees

Ingredients

4Chicken, boneless skinless breasts
1 cupFresh Cilantro, packed
1Lime Juice
⅓ cupOlive Oil
3 cloveGarlic
0.5 tspGround Cumin
1jalapeño ( seeds removed ), roughly chopped
1 tspKosher Salt
0.5 tspGround Black Pepper

Instructions

1
Combine cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, jalapeño, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor, blending until almost smooth but with some texture remaining.
2
Add chicken breasts to a zip-top bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over chicken and turn to coat completely.
3
Cover and refrigerate chicken at least 2–3 hours or up to 8 hours for richer flavor.
4
Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Brush grill grates lightly with oil to avoid sticking.
5
Take chicken out of marinade, allowing excess to drip off, and discard leftover marinade.
6
Grill chicken for approximately 5–6 minutes per side, cooking until internal temperature reaches 165°F and chicken shows grill marks.
7
Let chicken rest briefly before slicing.
8
Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges, if desired.