Best 8 Lime Cilantro Marinade For Chicken Recipes
Are you looking for a delicious and flavorful way to prepare chicken? Lime cilantro marinade is a great option! This marinade is a blend of tangy, citrusy lime juice, aromatic cilantro, garlic, spices and oil creating a zesty and herbaceous flavor that will infuse your chicken with a burst of flavor. Ideal for grilling, baking or pan-frying, a lime cilantro marinade can transform ordinary chicken into a delectable and memorable dish.
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CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN MARINADE
Cilantro, lime, garlic and more marry together to create this fresh, citrusy Cilantro Lime Chicken Marinade.
Provided by Rachel Tiemeyer
Categories Chicken
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Add the oil, lime juice and zest, cilantro, garlic, cumin, salt and red pepper flakes to a gallon-sized freezer bag, seal, and shake. Either seal and refrigerate until ready to use, OR add 1.5-2 pounds chicken to the bag, seal, and squish around to make sure the chicken is covered in marinade. (Freezing instructions begin here.)
- Place the bag in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours.
- Cook the chicken however you'd like (grill, slow cook, pressure cook, or bake). See tips below in the Notes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Place chicken in a casserole dish or on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake uncovered for about 20-25 minutes, until done.
- Place chicken and marinade in slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 3 to 3 1/2 hours. Really! That's all it takes to get it done, otherwise you'll overcook and dry it out.
- Place chicken, marinade, and 1/3 cup chicken broth in a 6 quart Instant Pot. (Note: If using an 8 quart, add an additional 1/2 cup of broth.) Lock and seal the lid. Cook at high pressure for 7 minutes and use a quick release of the pressure when the cook time is up. (Note: It will take 10-15 minutes to come to pressure before the cook time starts.)
- Pound out the chicken to about 3/4 inch thick (or cut it in half lengthwise) to help with fast and even cooking. Preheat grill to medium-high heat and clean the grates well. Grill for about 4-5 minutes per side, maybe longer depending on the thickness, until done.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Sugar 0.2 g, Sodium 466.8 mg, Fat 22.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 1.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
CILANTRO-LIME MARINATED GRILLED CHICKEN
I came up with this cilantro-lime marinated grilled chicken when I was craving Mexican food one night. Try using the marinade on pork tenderloin or beef flank steak. Amazing! Use one recipe of marinade per pound of meat.
Provided by Shelley
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 4h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine chiles, canola oil, cilantro, lime zest and juice, garlic, jalapeno, honey, salt, and pepper in a 1-gallon freezer bag and seal completely. Gently massage the bag to combine ingredients well. Add chicken and turn to completely coat with marinade. Place in the refrigerator and allow to marinate for at least 4 hours for best flavor, turning bag occasionally.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Grill chicken, covered, on the preheated grill until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear, 4 to 6 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken from the grill and let rest under aluminum foil to redistribute juices back into the meat, 4 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.9 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 30.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 867.3 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN MARINADE
This cilantro lime chicken marinade is easy to mix up and adds so much flavour to your chicken. Marinate and then grill or bake, or freeze for later!
Provided by Bake.Eat.Repeat.
Categories Main Course
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the chicken breasts in a large ziplock bag. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, salt, garlic and pepper.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken and seal the bag, squeezing out all the air.
- Move the chicken around in the marinade until it is all evenly coated.
- Refrigerate and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours (see note).
- You can freeze the chicken in the marinade immediately and let it marinate as it defrosts, or marinate and cook it immediately.
- Either grill the chicken for 6-8 per side, pan fry for 6-8 minutes per side over medium heat, or bake at 375 degrees F for 20-30 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 165 degrees F has been reached.
- Let the chicken rest, tented with foil, for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 102 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 18 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 37 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 619 milligrams sodium, Sugar 0 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams unsaturated fat
CILANTRO-LIME GRILLED CHICKEN
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
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
LIME-CILANTRO MARINADE FOR CHICKEN
This marinade is low-calorie and low-sodium. It is wonderful for chicken, but you can also use it on pork or fish.-Roz Walton, Auburn, Maine
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a blender, combine the first eight ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Place marinade in a large resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , Drain and discard marinade. Lightly oil the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN MARINADE
This cilantro lime chicken marinade adds a ton of flavor to your grilled, baked, or pan-seared chicken in just 20 minutes. Combien this recipe with up to 2lbs of chicken and enjoy.
Provided by Laura Fuentes
Categories Dinner
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Add chicken and marinade ingredients to a large zip bag. Let chicken marinate for 15-20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 tablespoons, Calories 44 calories, Sugar 0.2g, Sodium 97.8mg, Fat 4.7g, SaturatedFat 0.7g, TransFat 0g, Carbohydrate 1.1g, Fiber 0.1g, Protein 0.1g, Cholesterol 0mg
CILANTRO-LIME CHICKEN
This is a simple 30 minute marinade I use to Grill Chicken Breasts. Using just a few seasoning and marinating for 30 minutes, you'll have a great tasting grilled chicken
Provided by Vseward Chef-V
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix seasoning with fresh lime juice and oil together in a bowl.
- Place chicken in a reseable plastic bag and pour marinade to coat chicken breast well.
- Refrigerate 30 minutes or more. (I usually put this together in the morning and let it merry all day).
- Spray cooking oil on grill. Remove chicken from marinade, and discard.
- Grillchicken 10 minutes or until cooked through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 354, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 98.8, Sodium 257.5, Carbohydrate 2.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.5, Protein 39.6
CILANTRO-LIME MARINADE
I actually made this up while trying to imitate a lime salad dressing I had tasted. It makes enough to marinate 4 boneless chicken breasts. Great for fajitas!
Provided by Leighmcl
Categories Lime
Time 1m
Yield 1/2 Cup
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Toss all the ingredients into a mini food processor and pulse until combined.
- Marinate meat for 1/2 hour.
- Grill.
- Eat.
- Say: Yumm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1411.3, Fat 145.2, SaturatedFat 20, Sodium 56.9, Carbohydrate 37, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 20.2, Protein 2.1
Tips:
- Use a flavorful combination of spices to create a delicious marinade. The chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder work well together to give the chicken a smoky and savory flavor.
- Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes, but longer is better. This will allow the flavors to penetrate the chicken and make it more flavorful.
- If you don't have time to marinate the chicken, you can still make this recipe. Simply skip the marinating step and cook the chicken as directed.
- Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or salad.
Conclusion:
This lime cilantro marinade for chicken is a flavorful and easy way to add some zest to your chicken dishes. The marinade is made with a combination of lime juice, cilantro, garlic, and spices, which gives the chicken a bright and savory flavor. The chicken can be grilled, baked, or roasted, making it a versatile recipe that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a flavorful dish for a special occasion, this lime cilantro marinade is sure to please.
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