Cilantro and Lime Chicken Breasts
Servings 2 - 4
Equipment
- Large cast iron skillet
Ingredients
- 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts trimmed of any fat
- 2 tbsp olive oil divided
- Zest and juice of 1 lime reserve the juice for the last 15 minutes of marinating
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 clove of garlic minced
- Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place trimmed chicken breast in a large zip-lock bag. Pound the chicken breasts flat with a mallet until ½-inch thick.
- Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lime zest, cilantro, garlic, sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Mix thoroughly and marinate in the refrigerator for 4-6 hours.
- Remove chicken from the refrigerator 15 minutes before cooking, and add the lime juice to the marinade; mix thoroughly.
- Heat the 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 4-5minutes, or until juices run clear.
- Remove from heat and let sit for at least 5 minutes before serving.