It's best to make the cilantro glaze just before using to keep it beautifully green; it's also delicious tossed into long-grain rice or in a baked potato.
1 medium bunch (4 ounces) fresh cilantro, stems removed
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (2 to 3 limes)
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the grill
1 and 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, each pounded to .25-inch thickness
Combine the cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt and pepper in the jar of a blender. Blend until bright green and smooth. Set aside.
2. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium over medium-high heat. Oil the grill.
3. Brush each chicken breast with the cilantro glaze and transfer to the hot grill. Cook until each side is golden brown and chicken is cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
4. Brush again with the glaze and serve. Serve any extra glaze with the chicken.
Posted: 4/26/2009 11:15:32 AM