Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs

Ingredients:

6-8 chicken thighs (boneless or bone-in, skin-on or skinless)

3 tbsp olive oil

Juice of 2 limes

Zest of 1 lime

3 cloves garlic, minced

½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp paprika

½ tsp black pepper

(optional) pinch of chili flakes for heat

Instructions:

In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, cilantro, cumin, paprika, and pepper.

Pour over chicken thighs and marinate at least 30 minutes (or overnight for max flavor).

Preheat a skillet (or grill) over medium-high heat.

Cook chicken thighs 5-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temp 74°C / 165°F).

Garnish with extra cilantro & lime wedges.

Perfect with:
Rice or cilantro-lime rice

Grilled veggies

Avocado slices

Tortillas

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