Servings
Font
Back
0 from 951 votes

Easy Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe

All-star cilantro lime chicken recipe! Chicken thighs, prepared Mediterranean-style with a special spice mixture and cooked to tender perfection in a tasty garlic, lime and cilantro sauce. You can cook this in the oven (my preference) or in the slow cooker (see notes for instructions). Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are my preference here, but you can use boneless thighs or even chicken breasts if you like. (Note that cooking time will change, and I've listed all the details in the post.)

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 pieces
Calories: 2895 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken thighs, bone in, skin on
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 2 limes, juice of
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 bunch cilantro, stems removed, chopped; more for garnish
Spice mix:
  • 1 to 1 1/2 tsp seasoned salt like this one
  • 1 tsp sweet Spanish paprika, or hot paprika, if you like
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the spices. Pat the chicken thighs dry, and season each thigh on both sides with the spice mix. Be sure to season underneath the skin as well. Let the chicken thighs sit in room temperature for about 15 minutes.
  3. Brown the chicken. When ready, heat 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil in a cast iron skillet (with a lid). Brown the chicken thighs deeply on both sides in the heated oil. Remove from skillet and set aside briefly.
  4. Lower the heat and deglaze the skillet with the white wine. Let cook to reduce and then add the broth. Bring the liquid to a simmer then add the lime juice and garlic.
  5. Now. return the chicken to the skillet and toss in the cilantro. Bring to a high-simmer for about 5 minutes or so.
  6. Cover the skillet with the lid and transfer to the heated oven for 45 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through.
  7. Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with more cilantro, if you like.

Notes

  • Greek potatoes
  • baked zucchini
  • ,
  • roasted cauliflower
  • , or
  • Brussels sprouts
  • . For salad options, try
  • black bean and corn salad
  • ,
  • lemon parmesan lettuce salad
  • , or
  • roasted asparagus salad
  • . 
  • Slow Cooker/Crockpot Instructions: Once you've browned the chicken and prepared the sauce, transfer the sauce to the bottom of a large slow cooker or crockpot. Nestle the chicken into the sauce and add the fresh cilantro. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or high for 2 to 3 hours (internal temperature should register 165 degrees F).
  • What to serve along: You have s many options for what to serve with these baked chicken thighs! Here are some ideas. Rice, Greek potatoes, baked zucchini, roasted cauliflower, or Brussels sprouts all go really well. For salad options, try black bean and corn salad, lemon parmesan lettuce salad, or roasted asparagus salad. 
  • How to store leftovers: Allow leftovers to cool completely and then transfer to an airtight container. These chicken thighs will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stovetop in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Visit Our Shop to browse quality Mediterranean ingredients including spices and extra virgin olive oil used in this recipe. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 289.5kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 5.1g (2%) Protein 19.2g (38%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 5.1g (26%) Cholesterol 110.7mg (37%) Potassium 346.2mg (10%) Fiber 0.8g (3%) Vitamin A 219.7IU (4%) Vitamin C 9.7mg (11%) Calcium 24.9mg (2%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8pieces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2895

% Daily Value*

Calories 289.5kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 5.1g 2%
Protein 19.2g 38%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 5.1g 26%
Cholesterol 110.7mg 37%
Potassium 346.2mg 7%
Fiber 0.8g 3%
Vitamin A 219.7IU 4%
Vitamin C 9.7mg 11%
Calcium 24.9mg 2%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

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