Grilled Cilantro Lime Ginger Chicken

An overhead shot of a platter of grilled cilantro ginger chicken garnished with chopped cilantro and lime wedges.

5 from 6 votes

Grilled Cilantro Lime Ginger Chicken

This cilantro ginger chicken has been on repeat all summer long at our house. It's packed with fresh flavor from ginger, lime, and cilantro making it a versatile main dish option.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Marinating Time30

Total Time50

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Servings:

Calories: 237kcal

Author: Olivia & Annie

Ingredients

1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 3 large chicken breasts)
½ cup fresh chopped cilantro
Juice from 2 limes
¼ cup low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
2 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoon minced ginger
2 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

Begin by butterflying the chicken breast by carefully cutting each in half. Divide each half down the middle so you have smaller strips of chicken.
Add the chicken to a bowl or Ziploc bag with the chopped fresh cilantro, juice from 2 limes, low sodium soy sauce, oil, brown sugar, minced ginger, minced garlic, and salt. Stir until the chicken is evenly coated. Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
Preheat the grill on medium heat for 5 minutes. Place chicken breasts in an even layer on the grill. Close the lid of the grill to retain heat and allow the chicken to cook evenly. After 3 minutes, flip each piece of chicken and close the lid of the grill again. Allow the chicken to cook on the second side for 3-4 more minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

We love to serve this chicken dipped in our homemade peanut sauce.
Store leftovers in an air-tight container for up to 4 days. You can reheat the chicken before serving or serve cold for salads.
Make this chicken gluten-free by using coconut aminos, gluten-free soy sauce, or tamari in place of regular soy sauce.

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