Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe

Name: Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken breast (or thighs) ((4 small/medium chicken breasts)*); 3 Tbsp olive oil; 1/4 cup lime juice ((freshly squeezed)); 3 garlic cloves (minced); 3 Tbsp cilantro (finely chopped, plus more to garnish); 1 tsp salt; ½ tsp ground black pepper; 1 tsp ground paprika; 1 Tbsp honey; 1 lime (cut into wedges for serving)

Instructions

Prep:35minCook:10min

This Cilantro Lime Chicken is the easiest recipe for chicken, and it can be grilled, cooked in a skillet, or baked in the oven. The marinade is bursting with flavor and results in juicy and tender chicken every time! This Mexican-inspired recipe will become a favorite.

Updated at: Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:22:52 GMT