Description
Prepare these cilantro lime grilled chicken thighs with delicious and healthy marinade. A quick and easy prep-ahead recipe perfect for grilling party dinners or weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 chicken thighs (boneless and skinless)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro loosely packed
- 3–4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 tbsp cooking oil (plus more for grilling)
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small mixing bowl combine all the ingredients mentioned under cilantro lime marinade.
- Step 2: Coat the chicken thighs with the prepared marinade evenly. Cover and marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour or so.
- Step 3: Preheat the grill to about 400F or preheat the grill pan on medium heat.
- Step 4: Brush some oil on the grill and cook the chicken thighs for about 5-6 minutes. Flip them and cook for another 5-6 minutes or until well done.
- Step 5: Serve warm when ready.
Notes
You can also use this cilantro lime marinade with chicken breasts or drumsticks. Cook the chicken until the pink color in the center disappears, but do not overcook to maintain a soft and juicy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 218 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: cilantro lime grilled chicken, healthy chicken marinade, Mexican inspired grilled chicken, boneless chicken thighs