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250ml Lime Infused Olive Oil – bright citrus infusion
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Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken with Lime Infused Olive Oil

Juicy grilled chicken gets a bright cilantro-lime marinade and a fresh finishing drizzle of Lime Infused Olive Oil for a lively, summer-ready main dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean, Mexican
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup Lime Infused Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Lime wedges for serving
  • Extra chopped cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Grill Preheated to medium heat
  • 1 Mixing bowl For marinade
  • 1 whisk To combine marinade
  • 1 Tongs For turning chicken
  • 1 Meat Mallet or Rolling Pin For evening chicken thickness

Method
 

Instructions
  1. 1. Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment and pound lightly to an even thickness.
  2. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the Lime Infused Olive Oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, honey, salt, black pepper, and cumin.
  3. 3. Pour half of the marinade over the chicken in a shallow dish or zip-top bag and turn to coat. Reserve the remaining half for brushing and finishing.
  4. 4. Cover and refrigerate the chicken for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
  5. 5. Preheat a grill to medium heat and oil the grates lightly.
  6. 6. Remove the chicken from the marinade and let excess drip off. Grill for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until the chicken is nicely charred and cooked through.
  7. 7. Transfer the chicken to a clean plate and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  8. 8. Spoon or brush a little of the reserved marinade over the chicken, garnish with extra cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

For the best flavor, keep the marinade time in the short-to-medium range so the lime stays bright and the chicken stays tender. If using chicken thighs, grill until fully cooked and nicely browned. Do not reuse any marinade that has touched raw chicken unless it has been cooked first.

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