• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
The Travel Palate
  • Main Dish
  • Desserts
  • Mexican
  • Air Fryer
  • Instant Pot
  • Slow Cooker
  • All Recipes
  • Subscribe
  • About Me
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Main Dish
  • Desserts
  • Mexican
  • Air Fryer
  • Instant Pot
  • Slow Cooker
  • All Recipes
  • Subscribe
  • About Me
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Main Dish
    • Desserts
    • Mexican
    • Air Fryer
    • Instant Pot
    • Slow Cooker
    • All Recipes
    • Subscribe
    • About Me
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×

    Home ≫ Recipes

    Cilantro Lime Green Chile Grilled Chicken

    Updated February 27, 2020. Originally Posted July 11, 2018 By Nikole This post may contain Amazon affiliate links.

    1.1K shares
    • Facebook
    • Email
    Jump to Recipe
    Grilled chicken on a cutting board
    Grilled chicken on a cutting board

    Cilantro Lime Green Chile Grilled Chicken is a flavorful and versatile way to kick up the flavor of everyone's favorite weeknight stand by. These chicken breasts are great for tacos, quesadillas, burritos, salads...the possibilities are endless. I usually double this recipe so I have plenty of leftover chicken for a different meal the next day. Huge time saver!

    cilantro lime green chile grilled chicken

    Cilantro Lime Green Chile Grilled Chicken is my go to recipe for a quick and healthy dinner. Everyone in the family loves it, and it's great for those nights when we have a few extra friends at the dinner table.

    How do i serve cilantro lime green chile grilled chicken?

    • Sliced along side grilled or sautéd vegetables.
    • Diced in your favorite salad.
    • With warm corn or flour tortillas, guacamole, sour cream, and salsa for a Tex-Mex dinner. If you're looking for an authentic guacamole recipe, try my Homemade Mexican Guacamole!

    These are just a few of my favorite ways to eat this yummy grilled chicken.

    I'm always looking for a quick way to get dinner on the table. I found a marinated chicken at a local grocery store and loved it, but it costs almost twice as much as the regular chicken! So I decided to come up with my own version of one of my favorite marinades.

    Recipe Tips

    The best part of Cilantro Lime Green Chile Grilled Chicken is how simple it is to make. The only real work is chopping the cilantro and garlic. After that you just put the chicken in a zip-top bag, pour the ingredients over the chicken and you're pretty much done!

    chopped cilantro, garlic, and crushed red pepper on a cutting board

    I recommend letting the chicken sit in the marinade for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours. I like to make mine the night before, so they are ready to go on the grill when I get home from work the next day. The longer the chicken sits in the marinade, the better the flavor will be!

    raw chicken in zip top bags with cilantro lime green chile marinade

    how do i adjust the spice level?

    If you want zero spice, leave out the crushed red pepper and green chile. You will still have tons of flavor from the other ingredients! But if you want it extra spicy, add one chopped jalepeño!

    do i need any special equipment for cilantro lime green chile grilled chicken?

    We absolutely love this Weber propane grill. If you prefer to grill indoors, try this pan. And if you don't have grilling tools, they're a must to keep your fingers from burning!

    How do I grill Cilantro Lime Green Chile Chicken?

    Heat the grill to 400 degrees. I get it hot with all 3 burners on. Then I shut one off and place the chicken on that section of the grill. The key is cooking the chicken over indirect heat. That way it stays moist and juicy! But as you can see, you get plenty of char and grill marks.

    cilantro lime green chile grilled chicken on a cutting board

    cilantro lime green chile grilled chicken on a cutting board

    And that's it! I hope you enjoy this easy and delicious Cilantro Lime Green Chile Grilled Chicken recipe! Let me know what you think!

    Other Popular Tex Mex Recipes!

    Taco Sauce

    Ground Beef Tacos

    Beef Burrito Recipe

    Homemade Mexican Guacamole

    cilantro lime green chile grilled chicken on a cutting board

    Cilantro Lime Green Chile Grilled Chicken

    Recipe by Nikole Berg
    Cilantro Lime Green Chile Grilled Chicken is a flavorful and versatile way to kick up the flavor of everyone's favorite weeknight stand by. These chicken breasts are great for tacos, quesadillas, burritos, salads...the possibilities are endless.
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 16 mins
    Total Time 26 mins
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 331 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 3 large or 4 medium sized)
    • 3 tablespoons mild flavored oil like canola or olive oil
    • 1 can diced green chilies undrained
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
    • 3 tablespoons lime juice fresh is best, but bottled will work too
    • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions
     

    For the marinade:

    • Combine oil, diced green chilies, cilantro, lime juice, red pepper flakes, and salt together in a bowl. Set aside.

    To prep chicken:

    • Rinse chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
    • Trim any fat from chicken breasts.
    • Place chicken in large freezer zip-top bags. Pour marinade over the chicken. Massage the marinade into the chicken, being sure it covers each piece. If doubling the recipe, be sure to use a separate zip-top bag for each portion.
    • Refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours. 

    Using a propane grill:

    • Start with clean grill racks.
    • Heat to medium, about 400 degrees using all three burners.
    • Turn one burner off and place chicken over indirect heat and put the lid down.
    • Grill chicken for about 8 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
    • If grilling several pieces, you may need to turn off two burners, but you will need to cook the chicken longer.
    • Serve chicken breasts whole if you’re planning to have it with a side dish. I like to slice it fairly thin against the grain for fajitas, tacos, or quesadillas. I like it chopped for salads and pasta dishes. Of course, you can shred the chicken too and add to casseroles.  

    Notes

    Double recipe to use chicken later in the week. This chicken is perfect in salads, quesadillas, tacos, nachos, or sandwiches.
    Nutritional information is an estimate.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 331kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 39gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 736mgPotassium: 688mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 606IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword grilled, Healthy, keto
    Tried this recipe?Click here to leave a helpful tip!

    If you made Cilantro Lime Green Chile Grilled Chicken, or any other recipe on the blog, don't forget to leave a rating and a comment below. I love hearing from my readers! You can also find me on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest!

    image with text

    more Recipes recipes

    • a breakfast sausage link cooked in an air fryer
      Quick and Easy Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage Links
    • a plate of gravy and turkey
      How to Freeze Gravy - A Guide and Easy Kitchen Tips
    • air fryer breakfast sausage patties with eggs and tomatoes
      Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage Patties Fresh or Frozen
    • panera broccoli mac and cheese recipe completed and ready to serve
      Panera Bread Broccoli Mac and Cheese Recipe Copycat
    1.1K shares
    • Facebook
    • Email

    About Nikole

    Nikole is the creator and photographer behind The Travel Palate, a food and travel blog featuring quick and flavorful recipes and getaway guides. Nikole hopes to inspire your inner foodie whether you're in the kitchen or traveling on your next adventure.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Rhiannon @ Hot & Healthy Mamas

      July 12, 2018 at 6:08 pm

      Oh perfect flavour combination! I love cilantro, lime and Chile together ?

      Reply
      • Nikole

        July 13, 2018 at 8:37 am

        Me too Rhiannon! Enjoy!

        Reply
    2. Katie Crenshaw | A Fork's Tale

      July 12, 2018 at 4:03 pm

      I love the flavor combinations in this. I am a big fan of cilantro and lime. I can't wait to make this. It works perfect in my healthy eating plan I am working on the next 30 days. YAY!

      Reply
      • Nikole

        July 13, 2018 at 8:36 am

        Katie - I hope you like it! It's the perfect recipe for swim suit season!

        Reply
    3. Laura

      July 12, 2018 at 9:57 am

      Great recipe and perfect for my diet. I love grilled chicken and I never had it with cilantro lime and chile. This is a great new recipe I can make tomorrow. Thanks

      Reply
      • Nikole

        July 13, 2018 at 8:35 am

        I hope you enjoy it!! Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    4. Zahra

      July 12, 2018 at 9:36 am

      I love cilantro, I love chicken and this looks amazing. The kids will love this too. Thank you for sharing ?

      Reply
      • Nikole

        July 13, 2018 at 8:34 am

        Zahra- thank you for stopping by! Enjoy!

        Reply

    Did you make the recipe? Share a tip here! Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    a young lady with a hat on smiling

    Welcome, I'm Nikole! I'm the blogger, photographer, and recipe developer dedicated to bringing you recipes that are simple to make, affordable and taste incredible.

    More about me →

    Popular Now

    • taco soup close up with toppings in a white bowl
      Turkey Taco Soup
    • A plate of curry chicken and rice.
      Coconut Milk Curry with Chicken
    • a plate of biscuits smothered in white bacon cream gravy
      How to Make Gravy with Bacon Grease
    • graham cracker pralines
      Graham Cracker Pralines

    Dinner Ideas

    • Beef
    • Chicken
    • Seafood
    • Pasta

    Spring Recipes

    • a slice of strawberry cheesecake
      Homemade Air Fryer Cheesecake
    • a bowl of garlic parmesan chicken pasta
      Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
    • a bowl of a carrot and cucumber salad
      Carrot Cucumber Salad
    • casserole made in a round white dish
      Cornbread Pudding
    As fetured in yummly, foodgawker, parade, kitchen tyme, dishfolio, yum google, fridgg.

    Let's Connect!

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • About
    • Privacy Policy

    Subscribe

    • Sign Up! for the latest recipes delivered via email

    Connect

    • Pinterest
    • Facebook

    Copyright © 2022 The Travel Palate

    All Rights Reserved