Cilantro Lime Chicken Breast (Grilled or Air Fryer)

"Cilantro Lime Chicken Breast (Grilled or Air Fryer)" lands at 38.5g of protein for 217 calories a serving, which makes it an easy way to hit a protein target on Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Zepbound without overeating. It leans pungent, so save it for a day your stomach is settled rather than right after an injection. Quick enough for a weeknight when cooking a full meal feels like a lot.

Ingredients

• 4 organic boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each)
• zest and juice of 1 lime (plus 1 lime cut into wedges)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (divided)
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp kosher salt and black pepper (to taste)

Method

1. 1Pound the thick end of each breast so it's even with the thin end.
2. 2In a large container or gallon freezer bag, combine the lime juice and zest, the olive oil, 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro, the garlic and the salt.
3. 3Coat the chicken on both sides and marinate in the fridge at least 1 hour, or overnight for more flavor, turning once.
4. 4When you're ready to cook, oil a grill or grill pan and set it over medium to medium-high heat.
5. 5Grill about 5 minutes a side, until charred and cooked through.
6. 6Rest the chicken on a platter, squeeze the remaining lime over the top, and scatter with the rest of the cilantro.
7. 7Air-fryer option: cook in a single layer at 380°F for 5 minutes a side.

Tips for GLP-1 appetites

• Not the gentlest option on a rough stomach day — better suited to when appetite and digestion feel normal.
• Go lighter on the strong aromatics (garlic, onion, spice rub) if smells are a trigger right now.
• At 38.5g of protein a serving, this alone gets you a meaningful chunk of the way to a daily 80–120g protein target.