Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs

Yield: 6 servings

Prep: 2 15

Cook: 20

Total: 2 35

Truly the most AMAZING zesty cilantro-lime marinade ever! The chicken comes out perfectly juicy and so tender.

5 stars (108 ratings)

Ingredients

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon lime zest
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine cilantro, 2 tablespoons olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper.
In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine chicken and cilantro mixture; marinate for at least 2 hours to overnight, turning the bag occasionally. Drain the chicken from the marinade.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a cast iron grill pan over medium high heat.* Working in batches, add chicken to the grill pan in a single layer and cook until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 4-5 minutes per side.
Serve immediately.

Notes

*If you do not have a cast iron grill pan, you can also use a large cast iron skillet.

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