Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (, plus more for grilling)
  • grated zest of two limes
  • 1/4 cup lime juice (, about 2 limes)
  • 3 tablespoons cilantro (, chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin

Instruction

  • Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap or wax paper and pound to an even thickness with a meat mallet or rolling pin.
  • Mix the olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, cilantro, sugar, salt, pepper, and cumin together in a large bowl. Add the chicken and massage the marinade into the chicken.
  • Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes, up to overnight.
  • Heat your grill or grill pan to medium high heat and oil the grate with a paper towel.
  • Remove the chicken breasts from the refrigerator. Remove them from the marinade and pat them dry with paper towels. Coat the chicken breasts with some olive oil.
  • Grill the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side then let rest for 5 minutes before serving.