Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken

Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken

Spice up your otherwise dull chicken with a blend of lime, cilantro and the spiciness of jalapeño. A quick note about cilantro. You’ll notice this awesome herb is not on the Cycle 1 food list for the 17 Day Diet. I’m not sure why, but cilantro is a great detoxifying herb and adds such freshness to any dish. If you’re making this dish for Cycle 1, I’d go ahead and use cilantro.

Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken

Ingredients:

1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breasts

2 limes, juice and zest or 1/4 cup lime juice

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

1 clove garlic, grated

1 jalapeño, finely diced (optional)

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Marinate the chicken in the mixture of the lime juice and zest, oil, cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, salt and pepper for 30 minutes to overnight.

Grill the chicken over medium-high heat until cooked, about 3-5 minutes per side.

If you don’t have a grill, consider pan frying with olive oil or roasting in the oven.

Yields 4 Servings

Approved for all cycles.

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