Sheet Pan Cilantro Lime Chicken

Sheet pan of chicken that has been sliced

Cilantro Lime Chicken is the most flavorful chicken breast recipe that gets marinated in olive oil, fresh lime juice & zest, garlic, cilantro, and dried seasonings and then it bakes on a sheet pan in the oven for an easy dinner recipe that the whole family will love.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American, Mexican

Keyword cilantro lime chicken, cilantro lime chicken recipe, sheet pan chicken dinner, sheet pan cilantro lime chicken

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Marinate Time 2

Total Time 2 30

Servings

Calories 196kcal

Author Jessica - Together as Family

Equipment

Rimmed Sheet Pan

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
zest of 1 lime
freshly squeezed juice of 2 limes
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
fresh chopped cilantro and/or lime wedges (optional for serving)

Instructions

Combine the olive oil, chopped cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, cumin, paprika, salsa and pepper into a large Ziploc bag. Mix well.
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, zest of 1 lime, freshly squeezed juice of 2 limes, 3 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cut each chicken breast in half, lengthwise, so you end up with two thinner pieces per chicken breast.
Add the chicken into the bag with the marinade and ensure that it is closed. Shake the bag to coat the chicken in the marinade. Let the chicken marinate inside the fridge for at least 2 hours before baking it, or up to overnight.
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Preheat the oven to 400℉. Prepare a rimmed sheet pan (12"x17") by lining it with parchment paper or spraying it lightly with cooking spray. You can also line the sheet pan with foil but I would recommend spraying the foil lightly with cooking spray or use the non-stick foil.
Place the marinated chicken breast pieces onto the prepared sheet pan and pour/spread the remaining marinade over top the chicken.
Bake for 20-28 minutes or until the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature, using an instant-read thermometer, of 165℉.
^{* Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts used.}
Remove the sheet pan from the oven and let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before serving. This will help the juices redistribute and keeps the chicken moist.
Serve with additional lime wedges for squeezing and/or chopped cilantro.
fresh chopped cilantro and/or lime wedges

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