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Baked cilantro lime chicken breasts on a white platter, one sliced to show juicy meat

Cilantro Lime Chicken Marinade

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A fresh marinade of olive oil, lime juice, cilantro and garlic for chicken breasts. Marinate 30 minutes to 4 hours in the refrigerator, then bake at 375°F to 165°F.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinate and rest 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 336 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 breasts chicken boneless, skinless
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Place the chicken breasts in a large zip-top bag. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, salt, garlic and black pepper.
  • Pour the marinade over the chicken. Seal the bag, squeezing out the air, and move the chicken around until evenly coated.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
  • Bake at 375°F for 20 to 30 minutes, until a food thermometer inserted into the chicken reads 165°F.
  • Tent the chicken with foil and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

The total includes a 30-minute marinade and a 5-minute rest. The nutrition counts all of the marinade, though some is discarded. Do not reuse marinade that has held raw chicken.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 336kcalCarbohydrates: 1.6gProtein: 39.8gFat: 18.1gSodium: 678mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.2g

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