Cilantro Lime Chicken
Boneless chicken breasts marinated with fresh lime, cilantro, garlic, and warm spices, then pan-seared until juicy and browned.
Instructions
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Step 1
Whisk the lime juice, olive oil, 6 tbsp (12 gr) cilantro, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper into a marinade.
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Step 2
Add the chicken breasts, turn them until evenly coated, cover, and refrigerate.
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Step 3
Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
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Step 4
Lift the chicken from the marinade, let the excess drip off, and place it in the hot skillet. Cook without moving until browned underneath.
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Step 5
Turn the chicken and continue cooking over medium heat until the thickest part of each breast reaches 74°C.
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Step 6
Transfer the chicken to a clean serving plate, rest it, and sprinkle with the remaining 2 tbsp (4 gr) cilantro before serving.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Cook every chicken breast to 74°C in its thickest part. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use them within 3 to 4 days.
Risk factors
- raw poultry can carry harmful bacteria
- used marinade is contaminated by raw chicken
- unevenly sized chicken breasts may cook at different rates