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CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN MARINADE

Bright and fresh flavors shine in this CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN MARINADE. A simple blend of cilantro, lime and spices will take your chicken from boring to unbelievably delicious.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cilantro lime chicken marinade
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Additional Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 1 /2 cup
Calories: 416kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • cup lime juice
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin

Instructions

  • Place fresh cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, garlic cloves, salt, black pepper, olive oil, grated ginger, chili powder, and cumin in a blender or small food processor. Pulse to combine ingredients into a sauce.
  • Place chicken in a large bowl and add the marinade. Toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
  • Grill, fry or roast chicken until internal temp reaches 165ºF.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 416kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 35g | Sodium: 2418mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g
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