Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs

Name: Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken thighs (4 thighs); 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 lime, juiced; 2 tbsp cilantro (chopped); 1 tsp minced garlic; 1/2 tsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp cumin; salt and pepper (to taste)

5 steps

Prep:15minCook:25min

These chicken thighs are super crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.

Updated at: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:52:14 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories207.8 kcal (10%)

Total Fat17.7 g (25%)

Carbs1.4 g (1%)

Sugars0.2 g (0%)

Protein10.6 g (21%)

Sodium255.6 mg (13%)

Fiber0.3 g (1%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 lbchicken thighs

2 Tbspolive oil

1lime juiced

2 Tbspcilantro

chopped

1 tspminced garlic

½ tspchili powder

½ tspcumin

Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combined olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, chili powder, cumin and salt and pepper. Whisk together.

Step 2

Add chicken thighs and massage the marinade into the skin. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes to an hour in the refrigerator.

Step 3

Preheat the oven for 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Place a large skillet over medium high heat. Place thighs skin side down until browned and crispy. Flip over and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Transfer to a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes in the oven or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 5

Remove from the oven and serve with rice and vegetables.

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