Easy Cilantro Lime Chicken
Easy Cilantro Lime Chicken is full of the bright fresh flavors of summer. Cook it quickly in a skillet or throw it on the grill for a fast dinner!
Servings: 6 one thigh each
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil $0.32
- 4 cloves garlic, minced $0.32
- 1/2 tsp cumin $0.05
- 1/2 tsp salt $0.02
- freshly cracked pepper $0.05
- 2 limes, divided $0.40
- 1/2 bunch cilantro, divided $0.40
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (1.5 to 1.75 lbs. total) $5.11
Instructions
- Combine the olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper (about 10 cranks of a pepper mill) in a small bowl.
- Zest one of the limes and then squeeze the juice. You'll need 2-3 Tbsp juice, so if needed, juice half of the second lime. Cut the remaining lime into wedges to garnish the chicken once cooked. Roughly chop the cilantro.
- Add 1 tsp of the lime zest, 2-3 Tbsp of the lime juice, and half of the chopped cilantro to the marinade. Stir to combine. (The remaining cilantro will be added fresh after cooking the chicken.)
- Place the chicken thighs in a shallow dish or a large zip top bag. Add the marinade and toss the chicken to coat. Allow the chicken to marinate for 30 minutes or up to 8 hours (refrigerated), turning it once or twice as it marinates.
- When ready to cook the chicken, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until well browned and cooked through. My chicken had enough of an oil coating from the marinade that I did not need to add any extra to the skillet.
- Top the cooked chicken with more fresh cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Serve with any extra lime wedges.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 238.82kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.42g | Protein: 22.63g | Fat: 16.28g | Sodium: 340.73mg | Fiber: 0.92g