Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs | Fit Healthy Recipes
Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs
15 mins prepServes 4
This recipe for Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs is easy and delicious, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. The chicken thighs are marinated in a vibrant blend of cilantro, lime juice, and spices before being cooked to juicy perfection.
1: Add all of the ingredients, except the chicken thighs, to a small mixing bowl and whisk until well combined.
2: Add the chicken thighs to a large mixing bowl.
3: Pour the marinade over the chicken and use kitchen tongs to toss the chicken until well coated in the marinade.
4: Let the chicken marinate for 15 minutes uncovered or for up to 2 hours, covered, in the fridge.
5: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
6: Once the skillet is hot, add a teaspoon of oil to the pan.
7: Add the chicken thighs and cook for five to six minutes per side or until no longer pink and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
8: Transfer the chicken to a serving dish.
9: Squeeze extra fresh lime juice and sprinkle chopped cilantro over the chicken before serving.
