Cilantro Lime Chicken Marinade

Cilantro-Lime Chicken Marinade

A bright and refreshing Cilantro Lime Chicken Marinade that’s perfect for meal prep.

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Cilantro Lime Chicken Marinade

Cilantro-Lime Chicken Marinade

Cilantro-Lime Chicken Marinade

  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 4 Servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, divided lobe and tip
  • Juice and zest of one lime
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (or 12 tbsp dried cilantro, to taste)
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • Generous pinch cayenne pepper (or chipotle chile powder for a smoky flavor)
  • Pinch salt

Instructions

  1. Combine everything but chicken in a quart-sized zip-top freezer bag. 
  2. Add chicken, remove excess air and seal, and massage to coat evenly. Marinate at least an hour, preferably overnight. 

Notes

This chicken and marinade can also be frozen for easy meal prep later on.

  • Author: Fresh. Out.
  • Prep Time: 5
  • Category: Marinades
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Keywords: cilantro lime chicken marinade, meal prep, marinades, grain-free, gluten-free, paleo, keto

CILANTRO-LIME CHICKEN MARINADE

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