Looking for high-protein meal prep ideas? This Cilantro Lime Chicken is ready in 30 minutes, packed with vibrant flavor, and perfect for healthy lunches or dinners.
Made with simple ingredients like chicken breast, lime, and aromatic spices, it’s a low-carb, budget-friendly recipe that fits seamlessly into your fitness or weight-loss goals.
Try it with quinoa, roasted veggies, or enjoy it as is for a flexible, high-protein base. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and save this video for your next meal prep session!
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 – Intro
0:22 – Preparing the limes
0:28 – Preparing the cilantro
0:36 – Preparing the chicken breast
0:52 – Marinating the chicken
1:28 – Cooking the chicken
1:53 – Garnish & serve
INGREDIENTS:
– 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
– 2 limes (or about 1/3 cup lime juice)
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
– 1 tablespoon (20 grams) honey
– SEASONINGS:
– 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
– 2 teaspoons chili powder
– 2 teaspoons garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– 1 teaspoon ground coriander
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
– GARNISH
– Additional cilantro
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. On a cutting board, trim off any excess fat on your chicken and butterfly them. Pound them to thin them out if necessary.
2. In a large bowl or plastic bag, add your lime juice, oil, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, honey and seasonings and mix well.
3. Add your chicken breasts to the marinade and mix well.
4. If you’re short on time, you can skip this step, but it’s recommended to place in a refrigerator for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight if possible.
5. Take out a skillet or grill pan and coat with non-stick cooking spray
6. Cook your chicken breasts on medium high heat for 5 to 7 minutes per side.
7. Serve and garnish with additional cilantro.
NUTRITION FACTS:
Serving Size: About 6 ounces of chicken
Amount of servings per recipe: 4
Calories: 580
Fat: 22 g
Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 97.5 mg
Sodium: 425 mg
Carbohydrates: 12 g
Fiber: 1.5 g
Sugars: 7 g
Protein: 63 g
*The numbers above are approximations. Actual calories and macronutrient amounts will vary depending on the ingredients used along with the serving size.
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