Description
Truly the most AMAZING zesty cilantro-lime marinade ever! The chicken comes out perfectly juicy and so tender.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 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
- Step: In a medium bowl, combine cilantro, 2 tablespoons olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper.
- Step: 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.
- Step: Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a cast iron grill pan over medium high heat.
- Step: 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.
- Step: Serve immediately.
Notes
If you do not have a cast iron grill pan, you can also use a large cast iron skillet.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
Keywords: cilantro lime chicken, chicken thighs, zesty marinade, grilled chicken, easy dinner