Cilantro lime chicken has been a big hit in our house this summer. It is a little bit tangy and offers a different flavor that my family enjoys. It is versatile, too. You could serve it as a modified Taco. Tuesday meal or actually make tacos with this - just cut the chicken small enough to fit the taco shells. My son likes this chicken with salsa and my daughter likes it plain- either way, it is an easy, quick way to feed them something hot and homemade!
Lime Cilantro Chicken
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic (minced )
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp salt
freshly cracked pepper
2 limes
1/2 cup cilantro (chopped)
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Combine olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper in a medium bowl.
Zest one of the limes (I use a small cheese grater) and then squeeze in the juice.
The second lime can be cut into wedges to use as a garnish for the chicken when you are ready to serve.
Next, slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make the pieces thinner. This will give you about 8 pieces of chicken. Then cut those chicken pieces in half.
Place the chicken in the marinade and coat each piece well. Let the chicken marinate at least 30 mins.
When ready to cook chicken, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and cook for 5-7 mins on each side, or until well-browned and cooked through.
Top cooked chicken with more fresh cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Serve with yellow rice and green beans for a simple family meal.
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