Best 4 Lime Cilantro Chicken And Broccoli Recipes

Craving a tantalizing blend of flavors that will ignite your taste buds? Look no further than this mouthwatering recipe for Lime Cilantro Chicken and Broccoli. This dish tantalizes the palate with its harmonious fusion of zesty lime, fragrant cilantro, and succulent chicken, all complemented by the vibrant green of crisp broccoli. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that promises to elevate your weeknight dinners and impress your family and friends with its delightful simplicity.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

LIME-CILANTRO CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI

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Chicken and broccoli may sound like a ho-hum dish, but you can make it finger-licking with the right marinade and dipping sauce.

Provided by Kelly LeVeque

Categories HarperCollins Dinner Chicken Poultry Broccoli Lime Cilantro Cashew Garlic Jalapeño Kid-Friendly

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

Marinade/dipping sauce:
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
½ cup packed cilantro leaves
1 cup unsalted cashews, dry-roasted, raw, or toasted
¼ cup avocado oil
4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon tamari
1 tablespoon coconut aminos
1 jalapeño pepper, stemmed, seeded, and roughly chopped
Chicken and broccoli:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin (see tip below)
1 large broccoli head, cut into florets
2 tablespoons avocado oil

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 475°F.
In a food processor, pulse all the marinade/dipping sauce ingredients to a pesto consistency. Reserve half to serve as a dipping sauce.
Place the chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet and coat it with the remaining marinade. Coat the broccoli with avocado oil, then spread it on the baking sheet with the chicken. Bake for 7 minutes, flip the chicken breasts and broccoli florets, and bake for 7 more minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the broccoli is lightly browned.
Serve immediately with the dipping sauce.

CILANTRO-LIME GRILLED CHICKEN

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This marinated grilled chicken is not only fast and easy, it's also budget-friendly and kid-approved! Serve with lime wedges and pico de gallo.

Provided by muchemwa

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4 limes, juiced
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons garlic salt
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
1 whole whole chicken, cut into 6 pieces

Steps:

Whisk lime juice, cilantro, garlic salt, and black pepper together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add chicken; toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator, 30 minutes to overnight.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade.
Cook chicken on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, until no longer pink at the bone and juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 113.6 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 37.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 1925.1 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

CILANTRO-LIME CHICKEN

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As a working mom and home cook, I strive to have fabulous, flavor-packed dinners that make my family smile. Nothing is more awesome than a slow-cooker recipe that makes it seem as though you've been cooking in the kitchen all day! -Mari Smith, Ashburn, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 bone-in chicken thighs (about 2-1/4 pounds)
1/3 cup lime juice (about 3 limes)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
5 garlic cloves, halved

Steps:

Combine the first 5 ingredients; rub over chicken. Place in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine remaining ingredients in a blender; cover and process pureed. Pour over chicken., Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°-175°, 3-4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 390mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.

ONE-POT CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN THIGHS AND RICE

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Chicken thighs are marinated with cilantro and lime before baking with a savory rice in this delicious one-pot meal.

Provided by fabeveryday

Categories Chicken Thighs

Time 3h15m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
5 (4 ounce) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 ½ cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ¼ cups water
1 ½ cups long-grain white rice
1 ½ tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 ½ teaspoons lime zest

Steps:

Combine cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl or plastic storage container. Add chicken and coat well in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, turning chicken occasionally.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Remove chicken thighs from the marinade, rubbing garlic onto both sides of the chicken. Add chicken to the hot oil and cook until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Turn off burner and transfer chicken to a plate; set aside.
Pour chicken stock and water into the Dutch oven, scraping the bottom of the pot with a wooden or plastic spoon to loosen any browned bits. Stir in rice, lime juice, and salt. Place chicken on top of the rice and cover with a lid.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover and remove chicken to a plate using tongs. Stir rice from bottom to top then place the chicken back on top of the rice.
Return to the oven and cook, uncovered, until all the liquid is absorbed, and the rice is soft, 15 to 18 more minutes.
Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and stir 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro and 1 1/2 teaspoons lime zest into the rice. Fluff with a fork and serve with the chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.8 calories, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Fat 26.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 889.1 mg

Tips:

Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients prepped and measured. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your dish the best flavor. If you can, buy your ingredients from a farmers market or local grocery store.
Don't overcrowd the pan: When you're cooking the chicken and broccoli, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the food from cooking evenly.
Cook the chicken until it's cooked through: Use a meat thermometer to make sure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).
Don't overcook the broccoli: Broccoli should be cooked until it's tender-crisp, but not mushy.
Add the sauce at the end: Add the sauce to the chicken and broccoli at the end of the cooking process. This will help prevent the sauce from burning.
Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately after it's cooked.

Conclusion:

This lime cilantro chicken and broccoli is a healthy and delicious weeknight meal. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy meal or a flavorful and healthy dish, this recipe is sure to please.