Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Chicken Thigh Recipes. (Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe). This is my go-to cilantro chicken recipe for the grill in the summer. The longer it marinates, the stronger the flavor.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Additional: 4hrs30 mins

Total: 5hrs10 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 chicken thighs

Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

2 large limes

zested and juiced

3 green onions

sliced

3 tablespoons olive oil

or more to taste

3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

or more to taste

2 tablespoons salt-free seasoning blend (such as Mrs. Dash® Fiesta Lime)

3 cloves garlic

minced

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon ground cumin

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

salt and ground black pepper to taste

6 skinless chicken thighs

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Mix lime zest lime juice green onions olive oil cilantro seasoning blend garlic coriander red pepper flakes cumin cayenne pepper salt and pepper in a bowl.

Step 2

Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag or a bowl with a lid. Pour the marinade over the chicken and cover evenly. Seal the bag or cover the bowl.

Step 3

Place in the refrigerator and marinate for 4 to 6 hours.

Step 4

Remove chicken from the refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature about 30 minutes. Meanwhile preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 5

Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.

Step 6

Cook chicken on the preheated grill turning occasionally until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) about 20 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information

Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 235.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 20g 40%

Carbohydrates: 5.4g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 1.6g 6%

Sugars: 0.8g

Fat: 15.2g 23%

Saturated Fat: 3.2g 16%

Cholesterol: 70.9mg 24%

Vitamin A Iu: 335.8IU 7%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.9mg 68%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 20%

Vitamin C: 12.8mg 21%

Folate: 14.4mcg 4%

Calcium: 35.6mg 4%

Iron: 1.7mg 9%

Magnesium: 23.9mg 9%

Potassium: 297.6mg 8%

Sodium: 94.9mg 4%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 136.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.