Best 4 Chicken With Cilantro And Garlic Recipes

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EASY CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN RECIPE



Easy Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe image

All-star cilantro lime chicken recipe! Chicken thighs, prepared Mediterranean-style with a special spice mixture and cooked to tender perfection in a tasty garlic, lime and cilantro sauce. You can cook this in the oven (my preference) or in the slow cooker (see notes for instructions). Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are my preference here, but you can use boneless thighs or even chicken breasts if you like. (Note that cooking time will change, and I've listed all the details in the post.)

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Entree

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 chicken thighs, (bone in, skin on)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
6 garlic cloves, (roughly chopped)
1 cup dry white wine
2 limes, (juice of)
2 cups chicken broth
1 bunch cilantro, (stems removed, chopped; more for garnish)
1 to 1 1/2 tsp seasoned salt like this one
1 tsp sweet Spanish paprika,
1 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, mix the spices. Pat the chicken thighs dry, and season each thigh on both sides with the spice mix. Be sure to season underneath the skin as well. Let the chicken thighs sit in room temperature for about 15 minutes.
  • Brown the chicken. When ready, heat 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil in a cast iron skillet (with a lid). Brown the chicken thighs deeply on both sides in the heated oil. Remove from skillet and set aside briefly. Brown the chicken thighs deeply on both sides in the heated oil. Remove from skillet and set aside briefly.
  • Lower the heat and deglaze the skillet with the white wine. Let cook to reduce and then add the broth. Bring the liquid to a simmer then add the lime juice and garlic.
  • Now. return the chicken to the skillet and toss in the cilantro. Bring to a high-simmer for about 5 minutes or so.
  • Cover the skillet with the lid and transfer to the heated oven for 45 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through.
  • Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with more cilantro, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.5 kcal, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 19.2 g, Cholesterol 110.7 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

CILANTRO CHICKEN



Cilantro Chicken image

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

GARLIC-GINGER CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CILANTRO AND MINT



Garlic-Ginger Chicken Breasts With Cilantro and Mint image

This chicken, which is the brainchild of my aunt Sonia, is legendary among our cousins. Until recently, though, no one knew what, exactly, went into it. Whenever my aunt would make it on a family vacation, she'd disappear for a half-hour and reemerge with a Ziploc bag filled with the marinade and the chicken breasts. No one (not even her only daughter, Isha) was allowed to know the contents. The marinating chicken would smell so good, I'd legitimately have thoughts about eating it raw, carpaccio-style (which is disgusting, I know!). Well, folks, I am here to tell you that, after much negotiation, I have finally pried that chicken recipe out of Sonia's hands. Both the marinade and the cooking method (low and sort of slow) feel ingenious to me, and the payoff is huge: Charred, spicy, slightly funky, juicy chicken that is equally wonderful by itself or rolled up in a roti, taco-style, and served with various salads and chutneys.

Provided by Priya Krishna

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, weeknight, poultry, main course

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon amchur (dry mango powder), optional
1/2 teaspoon red chile powder, like ground cayenne
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1/2 to 3/4 pound each)

Steps:

  • Make the marinade: Add the garlic, ginger, mint, cilantro, lemon juice and 3 tablespoons oil to a large resealable bag. Seal the bag and massage to combine the ingredients into a paste. Add the coriander, turmeric, amchur (if using), red chile powder and salt, and seal the bag. Shake or massage to combine.
  • Place the chicken breasts in the marinade and seal the bag tightly. Use your hands to gently massage the marinade onto the chicken breasts until each breast is coated. Refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
  • Warm a large lidded skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is quite hot, add the oil, swirling the pan to coat the entire surface. Reduce the heat to medium, remove the chicken from the marinade and shake gently to remove any excess marinade. Add it to the pan. Working in batches if necessary, cook the breasts, undisturbed, until lightly golden underneath, 1 to 2 minutes, then flip them and cook until lightly golden on the second side, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook the chicken for 10 minutes (no peeking!). Turn off the heat (if you have an electric stove, take the pan off the heat) and let the chicken sit, covered, for 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the breasts. Don't lift the lid, or you'll release the hot steam that finishes cooking the chicken.
  • Check to make sure the breasts are cooked through: There shouldn't be any pink in the middle. If you have a meat thermometer, the chicken should register at least 165 degrees. Place the chicken on a cutting board, and slice each breast into strips. Garnish with mint and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 460, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 65 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 483 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GRILLED ZA'ATAR CHICKEN WITH GARLIC YOGURT AND CILANTRO



Grilled Za'atar Chicken With Garlic Yogurt and Cilantro image

This garlicky, herby chicken is full-flavored and very tender, thanks to its piquant yogurt marinade. It's flexible, too - marinate the meat for as little as a couple of hours, or as long as overnight. And the chicken is just as good cooked under the broiler as it is on the grill (see Tip). You can serve this dish with almost anything, but it's especially nice with pita or other flatbread and a big cucumber and tomato salad. And if you're looking to substitute chicken breasts for the thighs, you can. Just watch them carefully; they're likely to cook faster than the dark meat.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     poultry, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 garlic cloves, finely grated, pressed, or minced
2 lemons, zested
1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more sprigs for garnish
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
1 1/2 tablespoons za'atar, plus more for serving
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or marjoram, plus more sprigs for garnish
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Steps:

  • In a large bowl or container, stir together 5 of the grated garlic cloves, half the lemon zest, 1/3 cup yogurt, the cilantro, oil, za'atar, oregano or marjoram, salt and black pepper. Add chicken and toss until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • When ready to cook, light the grill to medium or heat your broiler with the rack 3 inches from the heat source. Remove chicken from bowl, shaking off any excess marinade, and grill or broil on one side until charred in spots, 5 to 8 minutes. Flip the chicken and grill or broil for another 5 to 8 minutes, until just cooked through.
  • While the chicken is cooking, place remaining 2/3 cup yogurt in a small bowl. Stir in the reserve grated garlic clove and lemon zest, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cut one zested lemon in half and set aside for serving (save the other zested lemon for another use).
  • To serve, place chicken on a serving platter and drizzle with olive oil and a large squeeze of the zested lemon. Top with cilantro and oregano or marjoram sprigs and serve with yogurt sauce.

Tips:

  • To achieve the best flavor, use fresh cilantro and garlic. If you don't have fresh cilantro, you can use 1/2 teaspoon of dried cilantro.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can mince the cilantro and garlic by hand.
  • You can use any type of chicken for this recipe, but boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs are the most popular choices.
  • You can adjust the amount of chili powder, cumin, and paprika to suit your taste. If you like a spicier dish, add more chili powder. If you prefer a milder dish, add less.
  • If you don't have lime juice, you can use lemon juice instead.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or tortillas.

Conclusion:

This chicken with cilantro and garlic recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is succulent and tender, and the cilantro and garlic add a bright, fresh flavor. This recipe is also very versatile, so you can adjust the ingredients to suit your own taste. Whether you like it spicy or mild, this chicken with cilantro and garlic recipe is sure to please.

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