Cilantro Lime Chicken

5 from 1 vote

A tender, moist chicken marinated in lime juice, garlic, and cilantro, then oven roasted to perfection.

Prep Time1 5

Active Time20

Total Time1 25

Course: Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy dinner, light and fresh, marinade

Yield:

Calories: 297kcal

Author: Sweet Ordeal

Materials

1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3 cloves garlic, halved
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
4 skinless, boneless, chicken breasts

Instructions

In a large Ziplock bag or bowl, mix the olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, salt, and pepper. (If grilling, reserve 1/4 cup of marinade for basting.) Add the chicken to the marinade, coating both sides. Marinate for at least 1 hour, turning chicken over half way through.
Preheat oven to 450° and line a baking dish. Place chicken in dish and bake for 15 - 20 minutes, or until meat thermometer reads 165°.
Remove from oven and immediately cover with foil to rest for 5 - 10 minutes. Enjoy!

Notes

To grill, preheat grill to medium-high heat (350° to 400°). Place chicken on grill and discard marinade. Grill covered for approx. 20 min. or until done, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

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