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Cilantro-Lime Grilled Chicken

Simple, fresh ingredients pack a lot of flavor into this quick-to-prepare grilled chicken dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinade time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Gas grill

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 to 2 pounds total)

Marinade:

  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¾ teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Place chicken breasts in a shallow, non-metal dish or in a resealable plastic food storage bag. Combine marinade ingredients and pour over chicken, turning to coat all sides evenly. Cover dish with plastic wrap or seal plastic bag and refrigerate for 30 minutes, turning chicken half way through marinating.
  • Meanwhile, preheat gas grill to medium heat (350º-450ºF.). Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off. Place chicken breasts on preheated grill grate and grill, covered, until chicken feels firm but not hard and is cooked through, 8 to 14 minutes, turning occasionally. The easiest way to check for doneness is with an instant read thermometer. Chicken should reach an interior temperature of 165ºF. when thoroughly cooked.
  • Remove chicken from grill, and allow to stand for 2-3 minutes before cutting.
  • Makes 4 to 6 servings.