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Close-up of grilled chicken on a wooden board with cilantro and tomatoes in the background.

Grilled Garlic-Lime Chicken Breasts

Chef Jenn
Grilled Lime-Garlic Chicken Breasts are the ultimate warm-weather dinner—zesty, savory, and flame-kissed to perfection. This quick marinade delivers big flavor with minimal effort, making it perfect for backyard cookouts or simple weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 384 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro packed
  • Lime juice
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ½ teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper ground

Instructions
 

  • In a blender or food processor, combine cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, garlic cloves, cumin, jalapeño, salt, and black pepper. Blend until nearly smooth, leaving some texture.
  • Transfer chicken breasts into a resealable plastic bag or shallow container. Add marinade, making sure chicken is coated evenly.
  • Refrigerate covered for at least 2–3 hours. Marinate up to 8 hours to intensify flavor.
  • Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Lightly grease grill surface to avoid sticking.
  • Remove chicken from marinade, shaking off excess, and discard leftover marinade.
  • Grill chicken about 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through to 165°F internally and nicely browned.
  • Allow grilled chicken to rest briefly before slicing. Serve garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges if desired.

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

  • Gently pound chicken breasts to even thickness before marinating for more evenly cooked, juicier chicken.
  • Reserve extra marinade (before adding raw chicken) to drizzle over cooked chicken.
  • Resting grilled chicken before cutting helps retain moisture.
  • This marinade also complements shrimp, tofu, zucchini, or peppers nicely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 384kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 48gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 909mgPotassium: 881mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 406IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword Easy grilled chicken recipe, Grilled garlic-lime chicken, Lime marinated chicken
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