Cilantro Lime Chicken Marinade

Name: Cilantro Lime Chicken Marinade
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs; 3 Tablespoons olive oil; ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro; ⅓ cup freshly squeezed lime juice; 1 teaspoon lime zest; 2 cloves garlic (minced (about 2 teaspoons)); 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Prep:5min

This is truly the most delicious cilantro lime chicken marinade. Made with basic ingredients like olive oil, zesty lime, lots of fresh cilantro, garlic, and spices. Marinate for as little as 15 minutes or up to 1 day– making cilantro lime chicken has never been easier or more flavorful!

Updated at: Sun, 14 Sep 2025 02:19:01 GMT