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Cilantro Lime Chicken

Updated: Jul 27, 2022

Ingredient list:

  • 6 chicken thighs (bone in, skin on, for maximum flavor. use chicken breast for maximum health)

  • 3 tablespoon of olive oil, separated

  • 2 limes – juiced and zested

  • cilantro – 1/4 cup chopped fresh

  • garlic – 3 cloved minced

  • cumin – 1 teaspoon

  • honey -1 tablespoon

  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper



Step 1 – Make the marinade 2 tablespoons of oil, lime juice and zest, chili powder, garlic, honey, salt, pepper, cliantro. Whisk or food process until combined. Step 2 – Marinade the chicken 30 min to 1 hour in the fridge Put the chicken in a shallow dish, or bowl and marinade, turning the chicken to cover both sides. Pull chicken and let it get to room temp (10-15 min). Step 3 – Preheat the oven Preheat to 425°

Step 4 – Brown the chicken Heat oil in an ovenproof skillet (cast iron is best) and brown the chicken thighs skin-side down until golden (5-6 min). Flip, cook for 2-3 min

Step 5 – Bake the chicken Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake the chicken thighs for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Pull the chicken when fully cooked (160 internal temp), and let rest 5 minutes. Serve with your favorite side dish!


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