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Name: Cilantro Lime Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: not set
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh; 1/4 cup cilantro fresh minced plus extra for garnish; 1 1/2 tablespoons honey; 2 cloves garlic minced; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
1/4 cup cilantro fresh ; minced plus extra for garnish
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
2 cloves garlic ; minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Instructions

Combine all marinade ingredients in a small bowl.

Pour marinade over chicken and let marinate 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.

Preheat grill to medium high heat.

Cook chicken on an oiled grate for 7-8 minutes. Turn over and cook an additional 7-8 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F.

Rest 5 minutes before serving. Serve with lime slices and additional chopped cilantro.

To Bake

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Place chicken on a baking sheet and bake 20-25 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F.

Rest 5 minutes before serving. Serve with lime slices and additional chopped cilantro.

Recipe Notes

The marinade can also be pulsed in a blender a couple of times if you prefer.

Allow chicken to marinate at least 30 minutes.

Fresh lime is best in this recipe, the flavor of bottled lime can be bitter.

Due to the high amount of citrus in this recipe, don't marinate longer than 2 hours.

This marinade can be used to cook bone-in chicken breasts or chicken thighs.

Optional add-ins: add 1 teaspoon of chili powder and/or 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper to the marinade to add a little bit of heat.

To Broil Chicken

Place on a grate or rack on a foil lined pan.

Broil chicken 4-inches from the element for 5-6 minutes per side.

To Cook Bone-In Chicken Thighs or Breasts

Preheat oven to 425°F.

Add the chicken skin side down (reserve the marinade) and cook 3-4 minutes or until browned. Flip over and cook 2 minutes more.

Add remaining marinade to the pan. Bake 25-27 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F. Broil 2-3 minutes to crisp if desired.

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Calories: 149, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 22g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 107mg, Sodium: 412mg, Potassium: 340mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 428IU, Vitamin C: 10mg, Calcium: 24mg, Iron: 2mg

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Cilantro Lime Chicken

2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
1/4 cup cilantro fresh minced plus extra for garnish
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
Combine all marinade ingredients in a small bowl.
Pour marinade over chicken and let marinate 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
Preheat grill to medium high heat.
Cook chicken on an oiled grate for 7-8 minutes. Turn over and cook an additional 7-8 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F.
Rest 5 minutes before serving. Serve with lime slices and additional chopped cilantro.
To Bake
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Place chicken on a baking sheet and bake 20-25 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F.
Rest 5 minutes before serving. Serve with lime slices and additional chopped cilantro.
Recipe Notes
The marinade can also be pulsed in a blender a couple of times if you prefer.
Allow chicken to marinate at least 30 minutes.
Fresh lime is best in this recipe, the flavor of bottled lime can be bitter.
Due to the high amount of citrus in this recipe, don't marinate longer than 2 hours. 
This marinade can be used to cook bone-in chicken breasts or chicken thighs.
Optional add-ins: add 1 teaspoon of chili powder and/or 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper to the marinade to add a little bit of heat. 
To Broil Chicken
Place on a grate or rack on a foil lined pan.
Broil chicken 4-inches from the element for 5-6 minutes per side.
To Cook Bone-In Chicken Thighs or Breasts
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Add the chicken skin side down (reserve the marinade) and cook 3-4 minutes or until browned. Flip over and cook 2 minutes more.
Add remaining marinade to the pan. Bake 25-27 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F. Broil 2-3 minutes to crisp if desired.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Calories: 149, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 22g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 107mg, Sodium: 412mg, Potassium: 340mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 428IU, Vitamin C: 10mg, Calcium: 24mg, Iron: 2mg

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Serving Size: 1 (61g)
Recipe Makes: 1

Calories: 103
Calories from Fat: 35 (34%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 3.9g	5 %
	Saturated Fat 0.5g	3 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 2.7g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 0mg		0 %
Sodium 924.7mg		32 %
Potassium 119.3mg		3 %
Total Carbohydrate 19g		6 %
	Dietary Fiber 0.9g	4 %
	Sugars, other 18.1g
Protein 0.9g		1 %
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Calories per serving: 103

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