Best 8 Cilantro Garlic Herb Chicken Recipes

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Cilantro Garlic Herb Chicken is a flavorful, aromatic, and juicy chicken dish that combines the zesty and refreshing flavors of cilantro, the savory and pungent aroma of garlic, and the warm and earthy notes of herbs. It is an easy-to-make recipe that requires simple ingredients, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknight dinners or casual weekend meals. The chicken is coated in a flavorful marinade, infused with the vibrant flavors of cilantro, garlic, and herbs, and then roasted or grilled to perfection, resulting in tender, succulent meat with a crispy and browned exterior. Serve this delicious Cilantro Garlic Herb Chicken with your favorite sides such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad for a complete and satisfying meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CILANTRO CHICKEN



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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

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (2 lb. total)
1/4 cup lime juice
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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

SEARED HERB-MARINATED CHICKEN



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Pungent from the fish sauce and garlic, sweet and sour from the honey and lime, and spicy from the jalapeño, the Houston chef Chris Shepherd likes to serve these golden-skinned chicken thighs with a green papaya salad. But anything crunchy and coleslaw-like will fare just as well. The longer you marinate the thighs, the more complex they become; four hours is a bare minimum. If you'd like to use white meat, choose bone-in, skin-on breasts for the juiciest result.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, poultry, main course

Time 4h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 bunch scallions, chopped
1/2 bunch cilantro, plus more for garnish
5 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1 jalapeño, seeded if you like
1/4 cup fish sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
Juice of 2 limes, plus 1 lime for garnish
3 tablespoons neutral oil, such as sunflower or grapeseed
2 pounds boneless chicken thighs, preferably with skins attached (ask your butcher)
Green papaya salad, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Place scallions, cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, fish sauce, honey, lime juice and 2 tablespoons oil in a blender. Purée until smooth.
  • Scrape marinade into a large bowl or resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, tossing to coat, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Use tongs to remove chicken from marinade, letting any excess drip away. Do not pat dry.
  • Place chicken in skillet skin-side down and sear until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes (2 to 3 minutes if using skinless chicken), being careful not to let it burn as the sugars from the honey will start to caramelize.
  • Flip chicken, transfer to oven, and continue to cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 3 to 4 minutes. Serve with more cilantro, limes wedges and green papaya salad if you like.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 640, UnsaturatedFat 33 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 48 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 39 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 1602 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GARLIC CHICKEN WITH HERBS



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Pan-roasting garlic cloves turns them into rich, creamy deliciousness. This chicken is fantastic with crusty Italian bread or mashed potatoes on the side. -Kathy Fleming, Lisle, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 pound)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon butter
10 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh sage
1 cup chicken broth
Hot cooked rice of your choice

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat; brown chicken on both sides. Remove from pan, reserving drippings., In same skillet, saute garlic in drippings over medium-high heat until light golden brown. Add wine and herbs; bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Cook until mixture is almost evaporated. Add broth and chicken; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads at least 170°, 10-12 minutes., To serve, spoon pan juices over chicken. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 487mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GARLIC HERBED CHICKEN



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Chicken is grilled with a garlic and tarragon mixture that will make your mouth water!

Provided by Lindsay Perejma

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons dried tarragon
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
½ cup olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, dried tarragon, salt, ground black pepper and olive oil.
  • Place each chicken breast half on a piece of foil large enough to cover the chicken. Brush chicken with the garlic mixture.
  • Tightly seal chicken in the foil. Cook on the prepared grill approximately 40 minutes.
  • Remove from grill. Discard foil and juices. Place unwrapped chicken on the grill. Brushing frequently with remaining garlic mixture and turning often, continue cooking 5 to 10 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 28.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 27.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 370 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

CREAMY CILANTRO CHICKEN



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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

6 thin skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, divided
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 green onions, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
2 cups chicken broth
¼ cup dry white wine
¾ cup heavy cream
½ cup halved cherry tomatoes
½ cup chopped cilantro

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

CHICKEN & GARLIC WITH FRESH HERBS



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The key to this savory chicken is the combination of garlic and fresh rosemary and thyme. I like to serve it with mashed potatoes or crusty Italian bread. -Jan Valdez, Lombard, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
10 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
2 tablespoons brandy or chicken stock
1 cup chicken stock
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on both sides. Remove from pan., Remove skillet from heat; add halved garlic cloves and brandy. Return to heat; cook and stir over medium heat until liquid is almost evaporated, 1-2 minutes., Stir in stock, rosemary and thyme; return chicken to pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 170°, 6-8 minutes. Sprinkle with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 346mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SHREDDED CHICKEN WITH GINGER AND CILANTRO



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Provided by Baita Daiwei Ting

Categories     Chicken     Garlic     Ginger     Herb     Steam     Dinner     Lime     Cilantro     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 (main course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 chicken breast halves with skin and bone (1 1/2 pounds total)
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon Asian chile-bean paste with garlic (preferably Lan Chi)
1 teaspoon red-chile oil , or to taste
1 teaspoon Sichuan-pepper oil , or to taste
1 teaspoon finely grated (with a rasp) peeled fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon finely grated (with a rasp) garlic
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh mild long red chile such as Holland
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup fresh cilantro sprigs

Steps:

  • Set a steamer rack inside a wide 6- to 8-quart pot and fill bottom with water (not above rack), then bring to a boil.
  • Arrange chicken in 1 layer in a shallow heatproof bowl small enough to fit just inside pot.
  • Steam chicken in bowl on rack, covered with lid, until just cooked through, about 25 minutes. Remove bowl from pot using tongs. When chicken is cool enough to handle, coarsely shred, discarding skin and bones. Reserve liquid in bowl.
  • Meanwhile, stir together lime juice, bean paste, red-chile oil, Sichuan-pepper oil, ginger, garlic, chile, salt, and 2 tablespoons reserved chicken liquid in a large bowl. Stir in chicken, cilantro, and salt to taste.

CILANTRO GARLIC-HERB CHICKEN



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Make and share this Cilantro Garlic-herb Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by jan007

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 boneless chicken breasts
1 lime, juice and zest of
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt & pepper
1 dash cayenne pepper
fresh cilantro (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Arrange the chicken in a baking dish in a single layer.
  • Mix together remaining ingredients Pour over chicken, turning pieces to coat.
  • Cover the dish with lid or plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Place uncovered dish in oven, bake at 350 for 30-45 until tender when pierced with a fork and juices run clear.
  • Baste chicken with the pan juices a couple of times while baking.
  • Serve the chicken garnished with fresh coriander leaves.
  • Equally good cold.

Tips:

  • Use fresh herbs: Fresh cilantro, garlic, and basil add a vibrant flavor to the chicken. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but reduce the amount by half.
  • Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, and spices helps to tenderize and flavor the chicken.
  • Cook the chicken over medium heat: Cooking the chicken over medium heat helps to prevent it from drying out.
  • Use a meat thermometer: The best way to ensure that the chicken is cooked through is to use a meat thermometer. Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken breast. The chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the chicken rest: Letting the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing allows the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.

Conclusion:

This cilantro garlic herb chicken recipe is a delicious and easy way to prepare chicken. The marinade infuses the chicken with flavor, and the herbs and spices add a zesty touch. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.

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