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Cilantro Lime Chicken

by StudioLink Recipe.
August 08, 2025
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Made by Bailey Rhatigan

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Juicy, zesty, and full of fresh flavor, this cilantro lime chicken is perfect for the grill, skillet, or oven, with a tangy sauce that ties it all together.

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  •   1 - 1.5 lb chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
  •   2 tbsp corn starch + 2 tsp water (to make a slurry to thicken the marinade)
  •   1/2 cup fresh cilantro (loosely packed)
  •   3 cloves garlic
  •   3 tbsp lime juice
  •   1/4 cup olive oil (or avocado oil)
  •   1/2 tsp chipotle powder
  •   1/2 tsp ground cumin
  •   1/4 tsp salt & pepper
  •   3 tbsp honey

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Directions

  1. In a small food processor, blend oil, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, salt, pepper, cumin, and honey to make the marinade.
  2. Place the chicken breasts in a ziplock bag or dish. Pour half the marinade over the chicken, coating both sides. Marinate for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours) in the fridge.
  3. When ready to cook, whisk the remaining marinade with a cornstarch slurry and set aside.
  4. Skillet method: Heat 1 tsp oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken 7–8 minutes per side until browned and cooked through (165°F). Pour in reserved marinade with slurry, simmer to thicken, then rest chicken in the sauce.
  5. Grill method: Grill chicken over medium heat 7–8 minutes per side, basting with marinade often, until cooked through.
  6. Oven method: Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake chicken 18–20 minutes, adding reserved marinade with slurry during the last 5 minutes to thicken.

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