Description
This Honey Lime Cilantro Marinated Grilled Chicken recipe is a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors that result in juicy and flavorful grilled chicken. The marinade infuses the chicken with a refreshing citrusy taste and tenderizes it for a mouthwatering dish.
Ingredients
Marinade:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- juice of 2 limes
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic (minced or pressed, garlic paste)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients, in the order listed in the recipe card, into a gallon size Ziploc bag. Securely close the bag and use your hands to press and gently shake to mix everything together.
- Let marinate for at least 4 hours (or up to 8 hours for optimal flavor) in the refrigerator. Avoid marinating for too long, longer than 8-12 hours, as the acidic marinade can create a mushy texture on the chicken.
- When ready to cook, grill over medium-high heat, for about 4-5 minutes per side or until the safe internal temperature of 165℉ is reached. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for 4-8 hours, and 12 hours being the most. You don’t want to marinate it for too long, or else the acid from the lime will start to break down the chicken and it can create a weird texture on the chicken once grilled.
- I recommend trimming off any weird pieces or fat pieces from the chicken before adding it into the marinade inside the Ziploc bag. That way you end up with nice looking pieces of grilled chicken breasts.
- To get maximum juice from the lime, place the lime between the palm of your hand and the countertop. Press down on the lime with gentle pressure as you roll the lime back and forth on the countertop. You will start to smell all the lime juice being released and it will be very fragrant – this way you end up with maximum lime juice from the limes.
- If you want some spice, add some sliced or chopped fresh jalapeños into the marinade.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American, Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 438 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.03g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
