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Cilantro Chicken

Yields1 ServingPrep Time15 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time35 mins

Cilantro Lime Chicken, ya’ll! It’s got a punchy and bright flavor, it’s insanely easy to make and it’s so versatile. Eat it with a side of rice, shred it to make tacos or slice it for salads and burrito bowls! It’s just the best.

Ingredients
 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided (2 for marinade and 2 for browning the chicken)
 ¼ cup fresh chopped cilantro
 2 juiced limes
 2 cloves of minced garlic
 ½ tsp cumin
 sea salt and pepper to taste
1

Make marinade: Whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and cumin. Add chicken and toss to coat evenly with the marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

2

When you’re ready to cook the chicken, preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

3

Pour olive oil into a large oven-proof skillet to cover the bottom of the pan. Heat over medium-high heat. Season both sides of marinated chicken with salt and pepper.

4

Add chicken skin-side down, sear until skin becomes golden and crispy. Flip the thighs and cook till golden brown (about 2 minutes). Pour the remaining marinade in the pan with the chicken and transfer pan into hot oven.

5

Bake until the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes more. (internal temperature of 160F)

6

Drizzle with extra pan drippings.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories675
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g26%

Saturated Fat 7g35%
Trans Fat 9g
Cholesterol 205mg69%
Sodium 460mg20%
Total Carbohydrate 19g7%

Total Sugars 5g
Protein 32g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.