Best 7 Baked Chicken Cilantro Recipes

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**Baked Chicken Cilantro: A Flavorful and Easy-to-Make Dish**

Craving a delicious and hassle-free meal? Look no further than baked chicken cilantro, a culinary delight that combines tender chicken, aromatic cilantro, and a symphony of spices. This versatile dish can be prepared in various ways, each offering a unique taste experience. From the classic baked chicken cilantro to its tantalizing variations, such as the cilantro lime baked chicken and the cilantro chicken with avocado salsa, this article presents a collection of recipes that cater to diverse palates. Whether you prefer a crispy golden-brown exterior or a succulent and juicy interior, these recipes provide step-by-step instructions to guide you through the cooking process effortlessly. Get ready to savor the burst of flavors as you indulge in this flavorful dish, perfect for weeknight dinners, casual gatherings, or special occasions.

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20-MINUTE BAKED LIME CILANTRO CHICKEN BREASTS



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Super juicy, EASY, tender chicken that's ready in FAST and made on ONE sheet pan!! Bursting with robust Mexican-inspired lime-cilantro flavors that will make it an automatic family FAVORITE!!

Provided by Averie Sunshine

Categories     30-Minute Meals

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (4 extra-large breasts or 6 average)
3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil
kosher salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 to 3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1 to 2 teaspoons paprika or smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional and to taste
freshly squeezed lime juice, to taste
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro finely minced, for garnishing; or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425F (use convection if you have it) and line a baking sheet with foil (optional but highly recommended, see Notes below)) for easier cleanup.
  • Place the chicken on the baking sheet, and pound to an even thickness. I use an empty wine bottle, but a meat pounder or tenderizing tool, a rolling pin, or a heavy frying pan all work. The chicken doesn't need to be pounded 'thin', but it needs to be of pounded to a uniform thickness so it all cooks through at the same time.
  • Evenly drizzle the chicken with olive oil and generously season with salt and pepper; set aside.
  • To a small bowl, add the remaining ingredients (except the lime juice and cilantro), stir to combine, and evenly spoon the dry rub over the chicken on both sides. I add a bit more to the side that's facing up than the side that's on the bottom in contact with the baking sheet.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (165F) and done.
  • Evenly drizzle the chicken with fresh lime juice and evenly garnish with fresh cilantro. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing into it (cover with foil if desired to keep it warmer). Resting the chicken really helps lock in the juices and moisture so don't skip this step.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 145 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 13 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 53 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 289 grams sodium, Sugar 6 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams unsaturated fat

CILANTRO CHICKEN



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This recipe includes an easy to put together marinade that gives chicken breasts a nice flavor. It is great served with Mexican Rice and tortillas. Recipe is from Sunset Magazine and was submitted by Cheryl Brown.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (2 lb. total)
1/4 cup lime juice
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness (about 1/2 in.) and place in a shallow baking pan.
  • In a small bowl, mix lime juice, cilantro, garlic, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour over chicken and turn pieces to coat evenly. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes or overnight.
  • Lay chicken on a grill over medium heat (you can hold you hand over the surface only 4 to 5 seconds) and cook, turning once, until no longer pink in the center, 4 to 6 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.6, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 429.9, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 4.6, Protein 25.5

QUICK CILANTRO CHICKEN



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If you're a fan of cilantro, you'll definitely like this chicken dish. The cilantro adds herbal flavor, melding with the tangy lemon juice and caramelized onions. -Mary Pipkin, Melba, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 large onions, sliced
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt, cumin and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the chicken in 2 tablespoons butter until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, saute onions in remaining butter until tender and golden brown. Return chicken to the pan. Stir in lemon juice and cilantro; bring to a boil. If desired, serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 469mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

CHICKEN CILANTRO



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Don't let the color scare you! It's bright green! This is an extremely easy and tasty family recipe. Variations can definitely be made to taste...sometimes I use chicken (boneless or not)...sometimes I use shrimp...sometimes I use both. My family makes it with chicken innards (gizzards, heart, etc.) which I'm not too keen on eating. Hey, but with this soup it's to each his or her own.

Provided by Ds R.

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Healthy

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 red onion, coarsely chopped
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - chopped
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
½ head garlic
⅓ cup water
1 (15.5 ounce) can hominy, drained
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
1 cube chicken bouillon
salt to taste
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, and saute the onion until tender. Place the chicken in the pot, and cook until lightly browned.
  • Puree the cilantro, garlic, and 1/3 cup water in a blender or food processor. Mix into the pot with the chicken and onions. Cook and stir about 5 minutes, until mixed and heated through. Pour enough water into the pot to cover all ingredients.
  • Mix the hominy, rice, and bouillon into the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, or until rice is tender. Increase the amount of water as needed to attain desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 386.1 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

CILANTRO LIME BAKED CHICKEN



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I don't really remember why I decided this would be good to try. The family loved it so I kept fixing it. I also do these on the grill/smoker sometimes. If using a grill set up for indirect cooking. You could also use lemon, but my DIL seems to love the lime taste.

Provided by rickscott

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (4 -5 lb) chicken
1 lime, quartered
1 bunch cilantro
kosher salt, to-taste
ground fresh black pepper, to-taste

Steps:

  • Wash chicken and pat dry (always remember to protect your family from salmonella).
  • Place lime quarters in the cavity of the chicken.
  • Stuff the remainder of the cavity with cilantro.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bake at 350°F according to your favorite chart until juices run clear (depending on weight 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 hours).
  • Serve with American southwest, Mexican, or SE Asian side dishes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.1, Fat 27.8, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 138, Sodium 131.3, Carbohydrate 1.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.2, Protein 34.4

CHICKEN BREASTS CILANTRO



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Make and share this Chicken Breasts Cilantro recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Chicken

Time 47m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon honey
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 cup finely crushed tortilla chips
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1/3 cup shredded monterey jack cheese

Steps:

  • Combine lime juice, oil, and honey in shallow dish.
  • Dip chicken in lime mix.
  • Coat chicken with tortilla crumbs.
  • Place in ungreased 11x7 baking dish.
  • Bake, uncovered at 350* for 25 minutes.
  • Mix salsa and cilantro.
  • Pour over chicken.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake for 6 minutes more.

CILANTRO CHICKEN



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Our family would eat Mexican food every day if we could, and this recipe is a favorite! Chicken breasts stay moist and tender topped with salsa, cilantro and cheese.-Juline Goelzer, Arroyo Grande, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon honey
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 pound)
1 cup finely crushed tortilla chips
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine the lime juice, oil and honey. Dip chicken in lime juice mixture, then coat with tortilla chips. Place in an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes or until juices run clear. Combine salsa and cilantro; pour over chicken. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5-7 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 695mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet. This will help to evenly distribute heat and prevent the chicken from sticking.
  • Pat the chicken dry before cooking. This will help the skin to crisp up.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet. Cook the chicken in batches if necessary.
  • Cook the chicken over medium heat. This will help to prevent the chicken from burning.
  • Turn the chicken frequently. This will help to cook the chicken evenly.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken. The chicken is done cooking when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the chicken rest before serving. This will help the juices redistribute and make the chicken more tender.

Conclusion:

Baked chicken with cilantro is a simple and delicious dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the cilantro gives it a bright, fresh flavor. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or for a special occasion dinner. Whether you are a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, you are sure to love this recipe.

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