Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe

Combine cilantro, lime, cumin, chili powder, honey, and chicken in a dish, and you have an amazing dish packed with flavor. This cilantro lime chicken recipe by Downshiftology is super easy and quick to make. It’s zesty, savory, and sweet with a little bit of spiciness – the perfect balance of flavors. I love how refreshing it tastes and how juicy and tender the meat is! You can serve it with your favorite rice or vegetables for a whole meal. Read on or watch the video below for full instructions.

Ingredients:

• 6 chicken thighs (bone-in and skin-on)
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil (divided)
• 2 limes (zested and juiced)
• 3 cloves of garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• 1 tablespoon of ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1/4 cup of cilantro leaves (chopped)

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Instructions:

Step 1:

Add two tablespoons of olive oil, lime juice, and zest in a mixing bowl. Next, add cumin, chili powder, minced garlic, honey, salt, pepper, and chopped cilantro. Whisk everything until combined.

Step 2:

In a bowl or shallow dish, combine the marinade and chicken thighs. Let the chicken marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour in the fridge.

Step 3:

Once done marinating, remove it from the fridge and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes at room temperature.

Step 4:

Preheat your oven to 425F.

Step 5:

Put the remaining olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for about 5 to 6 minutes with skin side down, until they are golden brown. Flip, then cook the other side for 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 6:

Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake the chicken thighs for 15 to 20 minutes. The internal temperature should be 160F.

Step 7:

Remove the chicken from the oven, set it aside, and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with lime slices and cilantro leaves before serving. Enjoy!

Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe