4.5 from 18 votes
Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs
Plump, juicy Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs are super simple to make. Chicken thighs with fresh chopped cilantro, zesty lime juice, and zest, along with garlic, and seasoned beautifully. This is a dream dinner for all occasions.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 182 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6-8 boneless skinless chicken thighs about 2 pounds
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- Juice and zest of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk the lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, olive oil, garlic, and spices. Add the chicken and combine until the chicken is coated in the marinade. Cover and chill for 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- Heat a grill or heavy-duty pan to medium-high heat and lightly oil it. Add the chicken and grill for 5-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165F.
- Remove from heat and cover to rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
182kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
107mg
(36%)
Sodium
495mg
(21%)
Potassium
295mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
171IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 182
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 182kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 495mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 171IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.