This easy recipe for Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice is one of those Summertime staples...but it is always summer in Miami, so I figured I could still share it with you all now.
Everyone loves chicken, right?
YUM!
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Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice
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.
You will love our Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice year round!
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!
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I can't wait for you to try this Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice!
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!
How to make our Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice
Ingredients you will need to make our Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice
- 2 limes
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Hungarian paprika
- 6-8 chicken drumsticks
- 4 tablespoon fresh cilantro divided and chopped
- Cooked white or brown rice
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Instructions for how to make our Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice
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 and plate with a nice helping of white rice!
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Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 limes
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Hungarian paprika
- 6-8 chicken drumsticks
- 4 tablespoon fresh cilantro divided and chopped
Instructions
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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.
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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.
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Serves 6-8
Deep Web
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!