Description
Juicy cilantro lime chicken skewers marinated in fresh lime juice, garlic, and herbs, then grilled to perfection.
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Whisk olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, salt, and black pepper.
- Toss chicken cubes in marinade and refrigerate 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium heat.
- Thread chicken onto skewers.
- Grill 10 to 12 minutes until fully cooked.
- Rest briefly and serve warm.
Notes
- Cut chicken evenly for consistent cooking.
- Marinate longer for deeper flavor.
- Do not overcrowd skewers.
- Store refrigerated up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg