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Easy Cilantro Lime Chicken

Easy Cilantro Lime Chicken is full of the bright fresh flavors of summer. Cook it quickly in a skillet or throw it on the grill for a fast dinner! 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Marinate Time
30 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6 one thigh each
Calories: 23882 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil $0.32
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced $0.32
  • 1/2 tsp cumin $0.05
  • 1/2 tsp salt $0.02
  • freshly cracked pepper $0.05
  • 2 limes, divided $0.40
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro, divided $0.40
  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (1.5 to 1.75 lbs. total) $5.11

Instructions

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  1. Combine the olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper (about 10 cranks of a pepper mill) in a small bowl.
  2. Zest one of the limes and then squeeze the juice. You'll need 2-3 Tbsp juice, so if needed, juice half of the second lime. Cut the remaining lime into wedges to garnish the chicken once cooked. Roughly chop the cilantro.
  3. Add 1 tsp of the lime zest, 2-3 Tbsp of the lime juice, and half of the chopped cilantro to the marinade. Stir to combine. (The remaining cilantro will be added fresh after cooking the chicken.)
  4. Place the chicken thighs in a shallow dish or a large zip top bag. Add the marinade and toss the chicken to coat. Allow the chicken to marinate for 30 minutes or up to 8 hours (refrigerated), turning it once or twice as it marinates.
  5. When ready to cook the chicken, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until well browned and cooked through. My chicken had enough of an oil coating from the marinade that I did not need to add any extra to the skillet.
  6. Top the cooked chicken with more fresh cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Serve with any extra lime wedges.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving Calories 238.82kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 3.42g (1%) Protein 22.63g (45%) Fat 16.28g (25%) Sodium 340.73mg (14%) Fiber 0.92g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6one thigh each

Amount Per Serving

Calories 23882

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving
Calories 238.82kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 3.42g 1%
Protein 22.63g 45%
Fat 16.28g 25%
Sodium 340.73mg 14%
Fiber 0.92g 4%

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