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Cilantro Lime Chicken

Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp Virgin olive oil divided
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1/4 c. freshly chopped cilantro
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp. cumin
  • Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  • 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Cooked white rice for serving

Instructions

  • Whisk together 2 tablespoons oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, cumin, and red pepper flakes. Add chicken and toss to coat. Let marinate in fridge 30 minutes and up to 2 hours or overnight.
  • When ready to cook, preheat oven to 425°. In a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to skillet skin-side down. Sear until skin is golden and crispy, about 6 minutes before pouring in remaining marinade. Flip and cook 2 minutes more.
  • Transfer skillet to oven and bake until chicken is cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Serve over rice drizzled with pan drippings.