Best 9 Baked Chicken Cilantro Recipes
Baked chicken cilantro is a delectable dish that combines the succulent texture of chicken with the vibrant flavors of cilantro. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also versatile, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. With its tantalizing aroma and mouthwatering taste, baked chicken cilantro is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
20-MINUTE BAKED LIME CILANTRO CHICKEN BREASTS
Super juicy, EASY, tender chicken that's ready in FAST and made on ONE sheet pan!! Bursting with robust Mexican-inspired lime-cilantro flavors that will make it an automatic family FAVORITE!!
Provided by Averie Sunshine
Categories 30-Minute Meals
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 12
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 145 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 13 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 53 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 289 grams sodium, Sugar 6 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams unsaturated fat
CHICKEN CILANTRO
Don't let the color scare you! It's bright green! This is an extremely easy and tasty family recipe. Variations can definitely be made to taste...sometimes I use chicken (boneless or not)...sometimes I use shrimp...sometimes I use both. My family makes it with chicken innards (gizzards, heart, etc.) which I'm not too keen on eating. Hey, but with this soup it's to each his or her own.
Provided by Ds R.
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Healthy
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, and saute the onion until tender. Place the chicken in the pot, and cook until lightly browned.
- Puree the cilantro, garlic, and 1/3 cup water in a blender or food processor. Mix into the pot with the chicken and onions. Cook and stir about 5 minutes, until mixed and heated through. Pour enough water into the pot to cover all ingredients.
- Mix the hominy, rice, and bouillon into the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, or until rice is tender. Increase the amount of water as needed to attain desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 386.1 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
EASY CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN RECIPE
All-star cilantro lime chicken recipe! Chicken thighs, prepared Mediterranean-style with a special spice mixture and cooked to tender perfection in a tasty garlic, lime and cilantro sauce. You can cook this in the oven (my preference) or in the slow cooker (see notes for instructions). Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are my preference here, but you can use boneless thighs or even chicken breasts if you like. (Note that cooking time will change, and I've listed all the details in the post.)
Provided by Suzy Karadsheh
Categories Entree
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a small bowl, mix the spices. Pat the chicken thighs dry, and season each thigh on both sides with the spice mix. Be sure to season underneath the skin as well. Let the chicken thighs sit in room temperature for about 15 minutes.
- Brown the chicken. When ready, heat 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil in a cast iron skillet (with a lid). Brown the chicken thighs deeply on both sides in the heated oil. Remove from skillet and set aside briefly. Brown the chicken thighs deeply on both sides in the heated oil. Remove from skillet and set aside briefly.
- Lower the heat and deglaze the skillet with the white wine. Let cook to reduce and then add the broth. Bring the liquid to a simmer then add the lime juice and garlic.
- Now. return the chicken to the skillet and toss in the cilantro. Bring to a high-simmer for about 5 minutes or so.
- Cover the skillet with the lid and transfer to the heated oven for 45 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with more cilantro, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.5 kcal, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 19.2 g, Cholesterol 110.7 mg, ServingSize 1 serving
CILANTRO CHICKEN
This recipe includes an easy to put together marinade that gives chicken breasts a nice flavor. It is great served with Mexican Rice and tortillas. Recipe is from Sunset Magazine and was submitted by Cheryl Brown.
Provided by cookiedog
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness (about 1/2 in.) and place in a shallow baking pan.
- In a small bowl, mix lime juice, cilantro, garlic, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour over chicken and turn pieces to coat evenly. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Lay chicken on a grill over medium heat (you can hold you hand over the surface only 4 to 5 seconds) and cook, turning once, until no longer pink in the center, 4 to 6 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.6, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 429.9, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 4.6, Protein 25.5
HONEY, CILANTRO AND SRIRACHA BAKED CHICKEN WINGS
You can never go wrong with chicken wings because they are easy to cook, delicious and inexpensive. In this recipe, I make a sweet and spicy sauce that creates the perfect flavor explosion. Plus, these chicken wings are baked so they're easier to throw together.
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a wide shallow bowl, whisk together the rice flour, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
- Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel. Coat each piece evenly in the spice mixture and place it on the prepared baking sheet, leaving at least an inch between each piece. Bake the chicken wings until golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the butter, honey, Sriracha, brown sugar, fish sauce, garlic and cilantro in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook, whisking occasionally, until the sugar dissolves, 3 to 4 minutes, then immediately remove from the heat.
- Transfer the wings to a large bowl. Drizzle the warm butter mixture over the baked chicken wings and gently toss with tongs. Serve and enjoy!
QUICK CILANTRO CHICKEN
If you're a fan of cilantro, you'll definitely like this chicken dish. The cilantro adds herbal flavor, melding with the tangy lemon juice and caramelized onions. -Mary Pipkin, Melba, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with salt, cumin and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the chicken in 2 tablespoons butter until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, saute onions in remaining butter until tender and golden brown. Return chicken to the pan. Stir in lemon juice and cilantro; bring to a boil. If desired, serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 469mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
CILANTRO CHICKEN
Our family would eat Mexican food every day if we could, and this recipe is a favorite! Chicken breasts stay moist and tender topped with salsa, cilantro and cheese.-Juline Goelzer, Arroyo Grande, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, combine the lime juice, oil and honey. Dip chicken in lime juice mixture, then coat with tortilla chips. Place in an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes or until juices run clear. Combine salsa and cilantro; pour over chicken. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5-7 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 695mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
CREAMY CILANTRO CHICKEN
Chicken breasts in a light cajun and cilantro cream sauce are best served with cubed red potatoes and green beans or asparagus. Dish can also be served over rice, pasta, or egg noodles.
Provided by Michelle Zaretzky
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pat chicken breasts dry and sprinkle with 1/2 the Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to the very hot oil and cook, turning occasionally, until juices run clear when chicken is pricked with a fork and both sides are browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside, reserving drippings in the skillet.
- Add green onions and bell pepper to the drippings in the skillet. Cook until tender, about 1 minute. Add chicken broth and wine and bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Simmer until juices have reduced to about 3/4 cup, about 5 minutes more. Add cream and continue to simmer to reduce slightly, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and cilantro, plus remaining Cajun seasoning. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add chicken to the skillet, cover, and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Cholesterol 91.1 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 710 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
SUN DRIED TOMATO AND CILANTRO BAKED CHICKEN
I took a regular method of baking chicken and added my own twist to it. Very simple and delicious. I think that the mayo is what makes it moist. Be careful not to over season with the Adobo because you can oversalt your chicken. If you can't find Goya Adobo, feel free to use Season All. I buy whole cut up chicken to save time. I preffer to use the organic mayo (central market organics) because the taste is VERY different from regular processed mayo.
Provided by Chef Sarita in Aust
Categories Whole Chicken
Time 55m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Place chicken in large baking dish and brush each piece lightly with mayonnaise.
- Sprinkle Adobo seasoning on each piece of chicken.
- Mix melted butter, chopped cilantro, and sundried tomato in a bowl. Pour over chicken. Use all the butter.
- Bake uncovered for 35-45 mins or until juices run clear, basting chicken every couple of minutes with the pan juices. Do not overbake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 631.6, Fat 50, SaturatedFat 19.6, Cholesterol 213.1, Sodium 278.8, Carbohydrate 0.4, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.2, Protein 43
Tips:
- To ensure your chicken is cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C) before removing it from the oven.
- For a crispy skin, pat the chicken dry before cooking and brush it with melted butter or olive oil.
- To add extra flavor, marinate the chicken in a mixture of your favorite herbs and spices before baking.
- If you're short on time, you can use a store-bought rotisserie chicken and shred it to add to the salad.
- Be sure to wash and chop the cilantro leaves before adding them to the salad.
- For a healthier version of the salad, use low-fat mayonnaise or Greek yogurt in the dressing.
Conclusion:
This cilantro chicken salad is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. The combination of tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and creamy dressing is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give this cilantro chicken salad a try.
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