cilantro lime sauce recipe

ingredients:

avocado oil (or other neutral flavored oil) garlic cloves cumin salt fresh lime juice fresh cilantro (leaves and stems) honey

about this recipe

gluten-free dairy-free easily made vegan & whole30

Vibrant, tangy, and easy to whiz together in a blender or food processor, this cilantro lime sauce recipe is perfect with fish, shrimp, fish tacos, as a chicken marinade or super flavorful shredded chicken. Plus it’s easy enough to whip up any night of the week!

STEP 1:

Add the oil, garlic, cumin, salt, lime juice, honey and cilantro to a blender or food processor.

STEP 2:

Blend on low until just combined.

STEP 3:

Use as a drizzle sauce, dipping sauce, dressing, or marinade.

Add half the sauce to a zip-top bag or shallow baking dish along with 2 pounds of chicken thighs or breasts, tossing to coat. Set the other half of the sauce aside to use for serving later. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours.

How to Use as a Chicken Marinade

For a Whole30, low carb & vegan option – simply omit the honey. If you don’t have garlic cloves, you can use garlic powder in its place. If you don’t have lime juice, you can use lemon juice instead.

Easy Ways to Customize this Recipe

Drizzle over baked or grilled fish, chicken or shrimp for an easy flavor boost. Add to tacos as a delicious sauce along with your favorite toppings. Thin it out with a little bit of water before blending to turn this sauce into a cilantro lime dressing for salads and bowls.

Ways to Serve It

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