Cilantro Grilled Chicken Recipe

Name: Cilantro Grilled Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 green onions coarsely chopped; 3 cloves garlic quartered; 3 red chili peppers small fresh, seeded and coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup cilantro loosely packed; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs halved; 19 ounces chickpeas drained and rinsed; 2 plum tomatoes coarsely chopped; 2 green onions finely chopped; 1 cup cilantro loosely packed, roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil

Servings: persons

8 green onions coarsely chopped
3 cloves garlic quartered
3 red chili peppers small fresh, seeded and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup cilantro loosely packed
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon fish sauce
6 boneless skinless chicken thighs halved
19 ounces chickpeas drained and rinsed
2 plum tomatoes coarsely chopped
2 green onions finely chopped
1 cup cilantro loosely packed, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil

1
For the cilantro chili sauce, place green onions, garlic, chili pepper, cilantro and sugar in a food processor; process until finely chopped. Add lime juice and fish sauce; process until combined.
2
Heat a lightly greased grill pan on high heat or preheat the grill to medium-high. Cook chicken, in batches, 5 mins each batch, until almost cooked through.
3
Brush chicken with 2/3 of the cilantro chili sauce; cook for a further 5 mins, until chicken is cooked through.
4
Meanwhile, place chickpeas, tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, lime juice and olive oil in a large bowl; toss to combine.
5
Drizzle chicken with remaining cilantro chili sauce and serve with chickpea salad.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 green onions coarsely chopped, 3 cloves garlic quartered, 3 red chili peppers small fresh, seeded and coarsely chopped, 1/4 cup cilantro loosely packed, and more.

Yes, Cilantro Grilled Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cilantro Grilled Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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