Name: Cilantro Lime Chicken (Grilled or Skillet Juicy & Easy Marinade)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Paleo
Ingredients: 1.5-2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts); Salt and black pepper; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2–3 limes); Zest of 1 lime; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (finely chopped); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 3/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons honey (optional, omit for Whole30)

1

In a bowl, whisk together the Olive oil, Lime juice + zest, garlic, spices, honey (if using). Stir in chopped cilantro last. Reserve a small amount (a few tablespoons) of the marinade in a separate container to spoon over the cooked chicken before serving. You can refrigerate the reserved marinade to use later on.

2

Pat chicken dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.

3

Add the chicken to a bowl or bag and coat with the remaining marinade. Marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes, and up to overnight. The ideal amount of time is between 2-8 hours.

4

Preheat your grill to medium-high (400°F). Oil the grates and grill the chicken 5-6 minutes per side if using thighs, and 4-5 minutes per side for breasts, to reach an internal temperature of 165°F.

5

Heat 1–2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the chicken and cook 5–6 min per side for thighs and 4–5 min per side for breasts.

6

Re-mix the reserved marinade you saved earlier and spoon over the cooked chicken for extra fresh flavor.