Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe

Close up image of a cilantro lime chicken tender.

5 from 3 votes

Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe

Let us introduce you to your new favorite weeknight dinner with this Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe! Made with an easy zhoug spice, it’s loaded with flavor and cooked in less than 10 minutes.

Prep Time3

Marinade Time30

Course: dinner, lunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken recipe, cilantro chicken, cilantro lime chicken, cilantro lime chicken recipe, zhoug, zhoug sauce

Servings: servings

Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

1 Freezer Bag
1 Large Skillet

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds chicken tenders
1/3 cup zough sauce
Salt to taste
Olive oil to coat the pan

Instructions

In a large freezer bag, add the chicken tenders, zhoug sauce, and salt. Toss to combine and coat the chicken. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or ideally up to overnight.
Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken tenders, and cook for 3-4 minutes on one side. Flip them over, and continue to cook for 3-4 minutes or until an internal temperature of 165˚ F is reached.
Rest 5 minutes, and serve!
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

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