Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs
This cilantro lime chicken is full of bold flavor and cooked using my sear-then-bake method for juicy, flavorful thighs every time.
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Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 limes, zested and juiced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup cilantro, finely chopped
- Cilantro lime rice, for serving
Instructions
Prep:
- Combine two tablespoons of olive oil, lime juice and zest, cumin, chili powder, minced garlic, honey, salt, pepper, and finely chopped cilantro in a large bowl or marinade bag.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and toss to combine. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes up to 1 hour. Once marinated, remove from the fridge and let it come to room temperature.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) with the top oven rack positioned in the middle of the oven.
Cook:
- Sear the chicken in an oven-safe skillet by heating up 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sear the chicken thighs, skin-side down, over medium-high heat, for about 6 minutes, without moving them from their spot. Flip the chicken thighs over and sear the bottom side for 3 minutes. The chicken will not be fully cooked, you’ll finish it in the oven.
- Transfer the chicken thighs to the preheated oven and cook them for 17-20 minutes, until the internal temperature of the chicken thighs reaches 175F (79C). Remove the chicken from the oven.
- While the chicken cooks, cook the rice according to package directions. Squeeze some lime over the rice and toss with cilantro.
- Serve the chicken thighs with rice, with a lime wedge, and garnished with cilantro.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 112mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 158IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
