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Baked Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs
4.7 from 39 votes

Baked Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs

EASY, juicy, tender chicken thighs with plenty of tangy lime and fresh cilantro!! Ready in 30 minutes, starts on the stove, and finishes in the oven! Just a handful of ingredients used and PERFECT for busy weeknights!! 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 381 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1.5 to 2 pounds chicken thigh with or without skin is fine, boneless
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • 3 to 5 cloves garlic finely minced or pressed
  • ¼ to ⅓ cup lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon cumin or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika regular paprika is okay, or to taste
  • cilantro for garishing, fresh
  • lime optional for garnishing, wedges

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 425F (use Convection if you have it).
  2. To a large oven-proof skillet, add the oil, add the chicken with the skin down (or the side down where the skin would have been if you’re using skinless), and evenly season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat until the chicken is golden browned on each side, about 4 minutes per side.
  3. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute; stirring nearly constantly.
  4. Add the lime juice (it will bubble up vigorously when it comes into contact with the oil so use caution), evenly season with the cumin and smoked paprika.
  5. Place skillet in oven and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and done (165F). Exact cooking time will vary on the size of the pieces and exactly how browned/done they were going into the oven.
  6. Garnish with cilantro, optional lime wedges, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Chicken will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 381kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 44g (88%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 17g (100%) Cholesterol 221mg (74%) Sodium 382mg (16%) Fiber 1g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 381

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 381kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 44g 88%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17g 100%
Cholesterol 221mg 74%
Sodium 382mg 16%
Fiber 1g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.