Cilantro Lime Chicken
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4.9
273 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Marinate
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
400 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Cilantro Lime Chicken
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This cilantro lime chicken is incredibly juicy, bursting with bright flavors, and an easy weeknight dinner everyone will love. Watch the video below to see how I make this in my kitchen!
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Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs bone-in and skin-on
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 2 limes zested and juiced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves chopped
Instructions
- Make the marinade. In a mixing bowl, whisk together two tablespoons of olive oil, lime juice and zest, cumin, chili powder, minced garlic, honey, salt, pepper, and chopped cilantro. You can also pulse in a food processor until it's combined.
- Marinate the chicken. Combine the marinade and chicken thighs in a bowl or shallow dish. Marinate chicken for 30 minutes to an hour in the fridge. When the chicken is done marinating, take it out of the fridge and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes at room temperature.
- Sear the chicken. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Heat the remaining one tablespoon of olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes with the skin side down, until they're golden brown. Then, flip the chicken and sear the other side for 2 to 3 minutes. The chicken will not be fully cooked at this point.
- Bake the chicken. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake the chicken thighs for 15 to 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Garnish and serve. Remove the chicken from the oven, let it rest for 5 minutes, and garnish with extra lime slices and cilantro leaves before serving.
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Notes
- Storage tip: Leftovers will stay fresh in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
- I always recommend using a meat thermometer since most ovens vary as much as 50 degrees in temperature.
- Experiment with different chili powders in this recipe (and always feel free to add a little more!). Grocery stores are now carrying different varieties of chili powder like guajillo or chipotle.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
400kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
142mg
(47%)
Sodium
503mg
(21%)
Potassium
342mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
224IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 400 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 400kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 503mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 342mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 224IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
273 reviews
Excellent
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