This Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe is one of those Summertime staples…but it’s always summer in Miami, so I figured I could still share it with you guys now. Everyone loves chicken, right? YUM!
I love grilling. I was pretty happy that I was able to maintain ownership of our awesome grill after the divorce. I got the house, and the grill came with it, since my ex-husband was moving into an apartment. SCORE.
I know, it’s silly. But it’s the little things in life, people. We have to celebrate even the smallest of victories.
Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe
Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 limes
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
- 6-8 chicken drumsticks
- 4 tablespoon fresh cilantro divided and chopped
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine juice of two limes, honey, oil, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika and 2 tablespoons cilantro. Whisk well and pour over chicken. Let marinate, refrigerated for about 8 hours of overnight.
- Preheat an outdoor grill and add drumsticks. Discard any additional marinade. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until no longer pink and juice is clear. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro before serving.
- Serves 6-8
Are you a fan of grilling? I feel so fortunate to be able to grill year-round in Miami! I remember way, way back when a friend was in Washington DC during a huge snow storm and she posted a photo of her in her puffy down jacket and mittens grilling burgers in five feet of snow. I laughed so hard…then sent her a private message of me in my shorts and tank top grilling burgers.
Sometimes I can be mean to my friends, but it’s all in good fun!
If you give this recipe a try, I’d love to know what you think! Whether it’s still warm enough for backyard barbecues in your city, or if you wait until the temperatures begin to rise next spring – check back in and give me your opinion!
Yum. Now I want to make this for dinner tonight!
I just made this last night, added basil and grape tomatoes, also sealed the chicken in a pan just before the oven. It was incredible delicious I am so glad I run into your recipe! Thanks!