Grilled Chicken with Cilantro and Lime Marinade
Grilled Chicken with Cilantro and Lime Marinade features tender chicken infused with bright citrus, fresh cilantro, and a gentle kick from jalapeño and green chiles. A hint of honey rounds the edges, balancing tang and heat for a juicy, well-charred finish. Perfect for a summer cookout, weeknight dinner, or served over salads and rice bowls.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled Chicken with Cilantro and Lime Marinade, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 51
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Place chiles, canola oil, cilantro, lime zest and juice, garlic, jalapeno, honey, salt, and pepper in a 1-gallon freezer bag and seal it completely.
- 2
Gently knead the sealed bag to mix the ingredients thoroughly.
- 3
Add chicken, then turn it to coat fully with the marinade.
- 4
Refrigerate and marinate for at least 4 hours for best flavor, turning the bag occasionally.
- 5
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 6
Take the chicken out of the marinade and shake off any excess; discard the remaining marinade.
- 7
Grill the chicken, covered, on the preheated grill until it is no longer pink and the juices run clear, 4 to 6 minutes per side.
- 8
Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest under aluminum foil to allow the juices to redistribute, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Calories 444.05 kcal High 22%
- Protein 26.81 g Good Source 54%
- Carbohydrate 20.76 g 8%
- Total Fat 28.85 g High 37%
- Saturated Fat 1.97 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 70.3 mg High 23%
- Sodium 174.57 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 1.37 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 5.35 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 76.05 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 1.37 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 86.82 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 52.35 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 28.63 mg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Grilled Chicken with Cilantro and Lime Marinade is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Canola Oil, Chicken Breast, and Diced Green Chiles. Each serving provides about 444.05 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled Chicken with Cilantro and Lime Marinade made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Canola Oil, Chicken Breast, Diced Green Chiles, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grilled Chicken with Cilantro and Lime Marinade?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 444.05 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled Chicken with Cilantro and Lime Marinade easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Grilled Chicken with Cilantro and Lime Marinade healthy?
- Grilled Chicken with Cilantro and Lime Marinade has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 444.05 calories and 26.81 g of protein, or 54% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 174.57 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.97 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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