Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken

Name: Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 57 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 680 g Chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless; 60 g Lime juice; 20 g Cilantro, fresh; 12 g Garlic cloves; 42 g Honey; 30 g Olive oil; 6 g Salt; 2 g Pepper

Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken · ready in 57 min · 4 servings · 285 kcal per serving · easy · 8 ingredients

Juicy chicken breasts are marinated in a bright blend of fresh lime, fragrant cilantro, and garlic, then grilled until lightly charred and tender with a sweet and tangy finish.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 12 min
Total: 57 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 285
Difficulty: easy

American Mexican Main dishes Meal prep Gluten-free Dairy-free High-protein (25 g+)Low-carb (20 g or less)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

680 gChicken breast halves, boneless, skinless
60 gLime juice
20 gCilantro, fresh
12 gGarlic cloves
42 gHoney
30 gOlive oil
6 gSalt
2 gPepper

Equipment

grill, baking pan, cutting board, meat mallet, mixing bowl, plastic wrap, platter, tongs, whisk

Instructions

Prep chicken
Gather ingredients and tools, then pound the boneless, skinless chicken breast halves to even thickness and place them in a shallow baking pan. · 5 min
What to look for: uniform thickness
Mix and marinate
Mix lime juice, fresh cilantro, garlic cloves, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper, then pour over the chicken, turn to coat, cover, and chill. · 5 min
What to look for: well blended green marinade
Grill and serve
Grill the marinated chicken over medium heat, turning once, until no longer pink, then transfer to plates and serve. · 30 min
When it is done: Internal temperature reaches 74°C or 165°F at the thickest part

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	285
Protein	34 g
Carbohydrates	9 g
of which sugars	7 g
Fat	11 g
of which saturated	2 g
Fibre	1 g
Sodium	420 mg

Nutri-ScoreB

Allergens

None of the 14 major allergens, per our data.

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 3 days
Freezer: yes, up to 2 months

Ingredient substitutions

Chicken breast halves

chicken thighs boneless skinless: Adjust grilling time slightly as thighs take longer

Lime juice

lemon juice: Slightly less sweet than lime

Cilantro

parsley: Milder and less citrusy

Garlic cloves

garlic powder: Add directly to marinade

Honey

maple syrup: Adds warmer sweetness

Olive oil

avocado oil: Great for high heat grilling