Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs

Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs 🌮

Zesty marinated chicken thighs seared until juicy and charred, ready for tacos, bowls, or eating straight from the pan.

25 min · Beginner · 370 cal · 34g protein · $2.00/serving · American

25minutes
4servings
370calories
34gprotein
$2.00per serving

Ingredients (serves 4)

  • 8 chicken thigh
  • 0.5 cup cilantro
  • 3 limes
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp honey
  • salt and black pepper

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk the juice of 2 limes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, honey, half the chopped cilantro, 1 teaspoon salt, and 0.5 teaspoon pepper.

  2. 2

    Toss the chicken thighs in the marinade and let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Heat the remaining olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  4. 4

    Shake excess marinade off the thighs and sear 5 minutes on the first side until charred in spots.

  5. 5

    Flip and cook 5 minutes more until they reach 175°F.

  6. 6

    Rest 5 minutes, then finish with the remaining cilantro and a squeeze of the last lime.

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