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Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe
This one-pan, cilantro lime chicken recipe is a superhero for busy weekday dinners when you want maximum flavor with minimal effort. Juicy chicken is slathered with a zesty, aromatic, and tangy marinade and then seared until charred and crispy. Each bite bursts with vibrant flavors - it's sure to be a family favorite in no time!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 392 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
Cilantro Lime Chicken Marinade
- ½ ½ cup cilantro finely minced
- ¼ ¼ cup lime juice
- 1 1 tablespoon EACH: chili powder, avocado oil, and honey
- 1 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 4 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- Optional: ½ teaspoon chili flakes if you like it a little spicy
- 8 8 boneless chicken thighs
- 2 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- Lime wedges and cilantro for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, avocado oil, honey, salt, garlic, and if using the chili flakes. Combine all the marinade ingredients in a large bowl.
- Set aside ¼ cup of the marinade for serving. Add the chicken thighs to the remaining marinade, mix well, and set aside for 30 minutes (or up to 8 hours in your fridge.)
- Heat the cooking oil in a large cast iron or nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it into the hot pan. Cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until the chicken is well browned and cooked through.
- Serve the cilantro lime chicken topped with a spoonful of the reserved marinade, lime wedges, and extra fresh cilantro on top.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1 serving = ¼ of the recipe
Calories
392kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
45g
(90%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
215mg
(72%)
Sodium
3138mg
(131%)
Potassium
661mg
(19%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
65IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 392
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ¼ of the recipe | |
| Calories | 392kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 215mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 3138mg | 131% |
| Potassium | 661mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 65IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.