These cilantro lime chicken breasts are the perfect lean protein main for a healthy and easy weeknight dinner. Chicken breasts are marinated, and cooked to perfection before serving.
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🥘 Ingredients
For this recipe you will need fresh cilantro (UK: coriander), chicken breast fillets and limes. You will also need some salt and pepper to season the chicken.
🔪 Instructions
Add chicken breast fillets to a ziploc bag along with finely chopped fresh cilantro, the juice from a lime and a pinch of salt and pepper. Leave it to marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, or up to 12 hours.
Heat some vegetable oil, cooking spray or butter in a frying pan on medium heat. Pan fry the chicken fillets until they are golden on one side, then flip and cook on the other side. Leave it on medium heat until the chicken has cooked through completely.
💭 Top tips
Here is how you can get this recipe perfect:
- Make sure to cook the chicken thoroughly. It is ready to serve when it has reached an internal temperature of 65°F/75°C.
- Leave the chicken to marinade for between 30 minutes and 12 hours. The longer it marinades, the more flavor it will have.
🥗 Serving suggestions
Serve cilantro lime chicken with your favorite side dishes. Try serving it with chili lime rice, roasted potatoes, ratatouille or rutabaga fries.
🍲 Leftovers
Leftover chicken breasts can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.
You can shred or dice leftover cold chicken to use in sandwiches or salads, or reheat them in the microwave and serve with your favorite side dishes.
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📋 Frequently asked questions
Is this recipe allergy friendly? – Yes. This recipe is gluten free, dairy free, egg free, nut free and soy free.
Is cilantro lime chicken suitable for my diet? – This recipe is suitable for most diets, including keto, low carb, paleo, whole 30, weight watchers and slimming world.
Can I use chicken thighs? – Absolutely. Use any cut of chicken you’d like. Keep in mind that chicken thighs might require a longer cooking time than breast fillets.
Can I bake the chicken fillets in the oven? – Absolutely! If you prefer, you can oven bake them at 200°C/390°F for 15-20 minutes.
Recipe
Cilantro Lime Chicken Breasts
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast fillets
- 1 lime
- handful fresh cilantro
- salt, pepper
Instructions
- Add chicken breast fillets to a ziploc bag along with finely chopped fresh cilantro, the juice from a lime and a pinch of salt and pepper. Leave it to marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, or up to 12 hours.
- Heat some vegetable oil, cooking spray or butter in a frying pan on medium heat. Pan fry the chicken fillets until they are golden on one side, then flip and cook on the other side. Leave it on medium heat until the chicken has cooked through completely.
Notes
Leftovers
Leftover chicken breasts can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 3 months. You can shred or dice leftover cold chicken to use in sandwiches or salads, or reheat them in the microwave and serve with your favorite side dishes.Top tips
Here is how you can get this recipe perfect:- Make sure to cook the chicken thoroughly. It is ready to serve when it has reached an internal temperature of 65°F/75°C.
- Leave the chicken to marinade for between 30 minutes and 12 hours. The longer it marinades, the more flavor it will have.
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