Cilantro Lime Marinade
This Cilantro Lime Marinade is the perfect way to add bold, fresh flavor to grilled chicken. Made with lime juice, cilantro, garlic, and a touch of spice, it creates tender, juicy chicken that’s great for meal prep, tacos, fajitas, and bowls!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breasts
- ⅓ cup avocado oil
- ⅓ cup fresh lime juice
- Zest of 1 lime
- ¾ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 jalapeño seeded & finely chopped (optional)
- 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 ½ tsp chili powder
- ¾ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- ¾ tsp black pepper
- 1 ½ tbsp honey optional
Instructions
- Tenderize chicken & place in a dish.
- Whisk marinade ingredients & pour over chicken.
- Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes (longer = better!).
- Grill until perfectly cooked.
- Slice it up and enjoy!
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