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Cilantro-Lime Chicken Marinade

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A good cook, in my opinion, has a lot of basic tools at his/her disposal. Some must-haves: a couple quick and crowd-pleasing weekday staples; the ability to whip up a tasty meal from mostly pantry ingredients (when in a pinch); can make rice and beans and quinoa from scratch; makes a “perfect” fried egg. And also… has a couple great marinades in their back pocket.

Marinades are key for really juicy, tender, and flavorful meats. Chicken breast (boneless skinless, especially) benefits from a great marinade, as it’s lower in fat and will tend to dry out more easily. This is why many people associate chicken and veggies as boring and flavorless. But I guarantee you – if you learn how to season and prep your veggies and chicken well, your life will be forever changed!

This Cilantro-Lime Chicken Marinade is a recent favorite and will be on repeat all Summer long. We love serving it with cilantro brown rice and either a side salad, or topping it with a chunky salsa (like my mango avocado salsa).

I hope you get to give this one a try soon!

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Cilantro-Lime Chicken Marinade

  • Author: APRÉS RUN
  • Prep Time: 5
  • Total Time: 5
  • Yield: For 1 pound of chicken breasts 1x
  • Category: Meats
  • Cuisine: Healthy
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Description

A quick and easy chicken marinade that’s guaranteed to crowd-please. You can whisk together, pour over chicken, and let it soak for as little as 30 minutes – or up to overnight for maximum flavor. This recipe is designed for 1 pound of boneless skinless chicken breasts, but can easily be doubled, tripled, or even quadrupled.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce, or liquid aminos (if gluten-free)
  • Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper in a medium mixing bowl.
  2. Add chopped parsley and stir.
  3. Place chicken breasts in a zip-top bag, and pour marinade mixture over top. Seal the bag, and gently shake and massage to make sure the chicken gets evenly coated.
  4. Place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes (ideally between 2-8 hours). When ready, grill up your chicken breasts!