Cilantro Lime Chicken Marinade Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon Oil (I used Avocado)
• 4 Garlic Cloves (minced)
• ¼ Cup Lime Juice (+ zest from 1 lime)
• 2 tablespoon Cilantro (Finely chopped and stems included)
• 1 Jalapeno (Diced and seeds removed for less spice)
• 6 Chicken Thighs (I used bone in and skin on, but you can do skinless/boneless or substitute breast or legs.)
• Salt, Pepper, and Red Pepper Flakes

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine oil, minced Garlic, lime zest, lime juice, chopped cilantro, chopped jalapeno, and whisk in a bowl. Reserve a little of the marinade to pour on the chicken after it is cooked.

2. 2

   Season Chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides.

3. 3

   Pour marinade over chicken and coat each piece and refrigerate in a glass dish with a lid or a zip top bag. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or as long as overnight.

4. 4

   Place chicken on grill over indirect heat and cook until internal temp is 165 degrees. Or Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat and sear chicken on both sides, then finish baking in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until internal temp is 165 degrees. Once chicken is done, remove and pour with reserved marinade prior to serving. I also added some red pepper flakes for extra spice.