Cilantro Lime Chicken

Last updated on December 29th, 2025

Cilantro and lime equal major flavor! These two ingredients are staples in our house and are on our grocery list every single time! This cilantro lime chicken is like fireworks in your mouth! It’s super easy to make and can be enjoyed in a number of different ways! Just toss it into the oven for a yummy weeknight meal!

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What makes these flavors work together?

Cilantro is an herb that almost has a citrus undertone! It brings freshness and vibrancy to this dish! Lime has a punchy, zesty flavor! It’s tangy and acidic, waking up your palate! The two flavors together, along with the sweet and heat – bring this chicken breast to life!

What ingredients do I need?

Chicken Breast
Brown Sugar
Olive Oil
Chili Powder
Paprika
Cumin
Oregano
Garlic Powder
Salt
Black Pepper

For serving:

Cilantro
Lime

How do I make it?

Preheat oven to 425 F and line a large baking sheet with foil. Mix all spices together in a small bowl, besides the salt and pepper. Put butterflied chicken breasts on the baking sheet and drizzle with oil. Sprinkle some salt and black pepper on one side of the breast. Next, use a brush or your fingers to rub it in there well.

Flip and repeat with the other side of chicken breast. Salt, pepper, then rub it in! Rub spice mix all over the chicken breasts on both sides. Bake until chicken reaches 165 F. Garnish with cilantro and lime juice. Serve Cilantro Lime Chicken with rice, in tacos, nachos – whatever you like! Enjoy!

If you liked this recipe, check out some more of my recipes inspired by the same flavors!

• Chicken Burrito Bowl
• Shrimp Bowl with Cilantro Lime Rice
• Cilantro Lime Crema
• Cheesy Chicken Burrito
• Cilantro Lemon Dressing

Cilantro Lime Chicken

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Cilantro and lime equal major flavor! These two ingredients are staples in our house and are on our grocery list every single time! This cilantro lime chicken is like fireworks in your mouth! It’s super easy to make and can be enjoyed in a number of different ways! Just toss it into the oven for a yummy weeknight meal!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 18 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 6

Calories 290 kcal

Equipment

• Cutting Board
• Chef Knife
• Mixing Bowl
• Large Baking Sheet
• Juicer
• Meat Thermometer

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Ingredients

  

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• 2 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts fat trimmed off and butterflied
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt divided
• ½ tsp pepper divided

For garnish:

• cilantro
• limes

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 425 ℉ and line a large baking sheet with foil
• Mix all spices together in a small bowl, besides the salt and pepper.
• Put butterflied chicken breasts onto baking sheet and drizzle with oil.
• Sprinkle 1/2 tsp of salt and 1/4 tsp of black pepper onto one side of the breast. Next, use a brush or your fingers to rub it all in there well.
• Flip and repeat with the other side of chicken breast. 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, then rub it in!
• Rub spice mix all over the chicken breasts on both sides.
• Bake for 18 minutes, until chicken reaches 165 ℉
• Garnish with cilantro and lime juice
• Serve with rice, in tacos, nachos – whatever you like!

Nutrition

Serving: 0.75cupCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 44gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 340IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Please be aware that nutritional values are approximate and intended as a helpful guide

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