INGREDIENTS

·       1 pound boneless chicken breasts pounded to an even thickness
Cilantro Lime Marinade
·       1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves and stems
·       4 garlic cloves, peeled
·       3 tablespoons lime juice
·       2 tablespoons olive oil
·       1 tsp EACH chili powder, ground cumin, onion powder
·       1/2 tsp EACH smoked paprika, salt, pepper, sugar
·       1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

 



































INSTRUCTIONS
1.    Add all marinade ingredients to your food processor. Pulse until finely chopped, scraping down sides several times. Remove and reserve 2 tablespoons for basting (if making salad, you will use 1 tablespoon for basting, 1 tablespoon for dressing).
2.   Add the remaining marinade to a shallow dish or large freezer bag. Add chicken and turn to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator 2-10 hours.
3.   When ready to cook, remove chicken from fridge and let sit at room temperature 20-30 minutes.
SKILLET DIRECTIONS:
1.    Heat one tablespoon olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Once very hot, drain chicken from marinade, pat off excess and add to skillet.
2.   Cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes, or until nicely browned on one side. Turn chicken over, cover, and reduce heat to medium. Cook for approximately 4-6 more minutes (depending on thickness of chicken), or until chicken is cooked through.
3.   Remove chicken to cutting board and baste with reserved 2 tablespoons marinade. Garnish with additional lime juice to taste if desired. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
GRILL DIRECTIONS:
1.    Grease and preheat the grill to medium heat, 375-450°F.
2.   Drain chicken from marinade, pat off excess and add to grill. Grill chicken undisturbed for 5-7 minutes per side, or until chicken is cooked through. (An inserted thermometer should read 165 degrees F.)
3.   Remove chicken to cutting board and baste with reserved 2 tablespoons marinade. Garnish with additional lime juice to taste if desired. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing. 

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