Grilled Chicken With Cilantro Marinade

Submitted by Dr. Jenny

"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."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 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

[chattystach]

Made this tonight and it was AMAZING. Very moist and tender. I will be using this recipe more often!

 

[Rjmankehouse]

I agree with more garlic and cilantro. Overall it was great and only 1 hour to marinade, made it fast and easy.

 

[Kendra*]

What a wonderful, easy recipe! I used more cilantro and garlic than the recipe called for, and I used 3T of the lime juice. The chicken was so tender, moist and flavorful! And that's really saying something for boneless skinless chicken breasts! Thanks so much for posting. This was the first thing we grilled this Spring, but it most definitely won't be the last time we grill this chicken!

 

[gailanng]

I ate a LOT. I give up. I'm eating whatever I want. I have this human condition with all the symptoms. My body shape is roughly 'beach-ball'.

 

[breezermom]

Wow! What a wonderful surprise! Easy to make, and this is truly delicious. Super moist and super flavorful. My chicken breasts were huge (not out of a frozen bag, more like a pound each, so I had to increase the cooking time to adjust for the size. A definite make again recipe! Thanks for sharing....made for Zaar Stars tag game.