Cilantro Lime Marinade (for Chicken and More)
This 5-ingredient cilantro lime marinade blends together in 3 minutes and works for chicken, steak, or fish. Just 30 minutes of marinating time needed.
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¼ cup avocado oil (or other neutral flavored oil)
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 2 cups packed cilantro, leaves and stems
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 pounds chicken breasts (or thighs)
Instructions
Marinade Instructions
- Add the oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, salt, and sugar to a blender or food processor. Blend on low until just combined.
- Pour half of the marinade along with 2 tablespoons of water into a 1-gallon zip-top bag or baking dish. Set the remaining marinade aside to use as a drizzle once the meat or fish once it has been cooked.
- Add the chicken, steak or fish to the bag and toss to coat, then press as much air out of the bag (if using) as possible, or cover with plastic wrap (if using a baking dish). Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 60 minutes, flipping every 15 minutes.
Grilling Instructions
- When ready to grill, heat a gas or charcoal grill to medium-high. Allow to preheat for 15 minutes. Remove the meat from the marinade, shake off any excess, and discard any remaining marinade from the bag or dish.
- Grill, with the cover down, until chicken thighs register 170F, or chicken breasts register 165F, or steak registers 130-135F, flipping halfway.
- Remove to a cutting board and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Slice against the grain into ½ inch slices, and serve drizzled with reserved marinade.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 (of 8) | Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 570mg | Potassium: 454mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 308IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
