Grilled Chicken With Cilantro Marinade

Dr. Jenny's Note:

This has become a quick and easy favorite that we frequently make on the grill. Despite the ease of prep, it is bursting with flavor. It is from the Black Dog Tavern's Summer on the Vineyard Cookbook.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

For the Cilantro Marinade

• 1 -2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 garlic clove, minced (I use more)
• 1 lime, zest of
• 2 -3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

1. Mix together the marinade ingredients in a deep bowl. Add the chicken breasts and turn to coat completely. Cover the bowl and refrigerate.
2. Marinade for about 1 hour. You can leave the chicken in the marinade longer, but because the mixture is very acidic, the chicken will begin to appear poached.
3. Preheat your grill. Cook the chicken over medium hot coals for about 3-5 mins per side.
4. Serve and enjoy.

Reviews

[jagmichigan]

Very tasty, lots of flavor. We baked it in the oven since it is winter and everyone enjoyed.

[txirishmason]

My 7 year old boy says he only likes chicken fried and with country gravy to dip it in, but he actually liked this. Me and my daughters really liked it a lot and I don't like chicken very much. Great for grilling by the pool served on top of Lime Cilantro rice.

[UmmBinat]

Yummy. DH and DD (toddler) gobbled it up. I made ours on skewers under the broiler with vidalia onion added between the pieces. I used unrefined extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, plus the rest of the ingredients. I served with Tomato Rice, Simple Avocado Salad to mix into the rice and a vidalia onion raita. I would make this again the same way or as written. Made for ZWT7 South & Central America for my team, Food.Commandos