Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken Thighs Recipe

Name: Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken Thighs Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds boneless chicken thighs; ½ cup olive oil; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon salt; ⅓ cup finely chopped cilantro; Juice of 4 limes; 2 tablespoons water

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
621 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken Thighs Recipe

Daniel Levine

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Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs marinated in chili powder, cumin, garlic, salt, cilantro, and lime juice, grilled to perfection.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 ½ pounds boneless chicken thighs
½ cup olive oil
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon minced garlic or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
⅓ cup finely chopped cilantro
Juice of 4 limes about ¼ cup
2 tablespoons water

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Instructions

Place chicken thighs in a bowl.
In a jar combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic, salt, cilantro, lime juice, and water. Cover, shake vigorously, and pour over chicken thighs. Toss to coat.
Cover and chill for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
Use tongs to transfer chicken thighs to a preheated grill (discard excess mariande). Grill over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side (turn down the heat if the chicken is browning too quickly).
Serve with additional cilantro and lime wedges. Enjoy!

Notes

Honey lime drizzle:
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon melted butter
juice of 1 lime

Nutrition Information

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Calories 621kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 56g (86%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Monounsaturated Fat 32g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 167mg (56%) Sodium 732mg (31%) Potassium 394mg (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 442IU (9%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 621 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	621kcal	31%
Carbohydrates	2g	1%
Protein	28g	56%
Fat	56g	86%
Saturated Fat	11g	55%
Polyunsaturated Fat	9g	53%
Monounsaturated Fat	32g	160%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	167mg	56%
Sodium	732mg	31%
Potassium	394mg	8%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	442IU	9%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	31mg	3%
Iron	2mg	11%