Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs

Name: Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 2 h 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 2 h 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice; 1 tablespoon lime zest; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

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Prep Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings
6 servings
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American, International

Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs

Iris Warren

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Truly the most AMAZING zesty cilantro-lime marinade ever! The chicken comes out perfectly juicy and so tender.

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Ingredients

Servings

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon lime zest
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

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Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine cilantro, 2 tablespoons olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper.
In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine chicken and cilantro mixture; marinate for at least 2 hours to overnight, turning the bag occasionally. Drain the chicken from the marinade.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a cast iron grill pan over medium high heat.* Working in batches, add chicken to the grill pan in a single layer and cook until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 4-5 minutes per side.
Serve immediately.