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Cilantro lime chicken marinade
Cilantro lime chicken marinade is made with chicken breasts, lime juice, and cilantro leaves.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 35 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 7 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Chicken
- Cuisine
- Mexican
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 31–60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Allow for marinating
Check the marinating step before planning the cooking.
2. Preheat as directed
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
3. Include the thawing step
Follow the thawing instruction before continuing with preparation.
Get to know the ingredients
boneless skinless chicken breasts (roughly 4 chicken breasts)
In the method: Smoosh it around to combine, then add chicken breasts.
lime juice
In the method: Combine all ingredients in a heavy duty freezer bag or reusable silicone bag.
honey
In the method: Combine all ingredients in a heavy duty freezer bag or reusable silicone bag.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (roughly 4 chicken breasts)Ingredient note
Source: 2 tablespoons olive oilIngredient note
Source: 2 tablespoons lime juiceIngredient note
Source: 1 1/2 tablespoons honeyIngredient note
Source: 1/2 cup cilantro leaves (chopped + loosely packed)Ingredient note
Source: 2 cloves garlic (minced)Ingredient note
Source: 1/4 teaspoon salt
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Allow chicken to rest at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the oven and baking dish. Start with this step: Combine all ingredients in a heavy duty freezer bag or reusable silicone bag.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Check the marinating step before planning the cooking.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Bake chicken in a shallow baking dish for 10 minutes, flip over, then bake for another 12-17 minutes, or until internal temperature has reached 165°F.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Additional recipe notes
Storage Marinade may be mixed together up to 1 week before adding chicken. After cooking, chicken may be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or the freezer for up to 3 months. Alternative cooking methods: grill - I recommend pounding the chicken flat before marinating to ensure it cooks through evenly. Cook over high heat 2 minutes per side until it reaches an internal temp of 155°F frying pan - cook in olive oil over medium heat in a nonstick skillet for 5-7 minutes per side air fryer - I recommend pounding the chicken before marinating. Cook at 390°F/ 200°C for 4 minutes + 2 minutes (flipping half way). Marinating time for other proteins: boneless chicken thighs- 2-24 hours marinating time shrimp or fish- 30 minutes marinating time pork tenderloin- at least 24 hours to marinate tofu- press first, then marinate for 2-24 hours
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: sweetpeasandsaffron.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
