Name: Grilled Cilantro Chicken
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh cilantro, packed; 2 garlic cloves; 3 Tbsp lime juice; 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar; 3 Tbsp olive oil; ½ tsp black pepper; ½ tsp sea salt; 1-1.5lbs chicken breasts or thighs

Ingredients

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2 cups fresh cilantro, packed
2 garlic cloves
3 Tbsp lime juice
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
3 Tbsp olive oil
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp sea salt
1–1.5lbs chicken breasts or thighs

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Instructions

Place all the ingredients except the chicken in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
Place the mixture in a zip lock bag or a shallow dish and add the chicken. Make sure to thoroughly coat it.
Cover the mixture and put it in the refrigerator. Marinade it for a minimum of 1 hour and up to 6 hours.
Preheat grill to 450. Place chicken on the grill and cook for about six minutes a side or until chicken reaches 165.
Let chicken set for about five minutes and then serve.

Notes

You can easily double this recipe to feed more people. Pan frying is also an option if you don’t have a grill.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4