Description
A delightful summer dish featuring tender chicken breasts marinated in a zesty blend of lime, cilantro, and chili powder, perfect for grilling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lime juice, chili powder, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken breasts to the bowl, ensuring they are well coated in the marinade. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through at 165°F (75°C).
- Remove chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Notes
For more intense flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Use a meat thermometer for accuracy.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 14
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg