Easy and Quick Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken thighs

Bone-in thighs are often cheaper and flavorful.

Combine lime juice, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, onion powder, paprika, and sugar in a bowl to create a marinade.

Add chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Remove chicken from the marinade and let excess marinade drip off.

Place chicken thighs on the grill skin-side down.

Grill for 6-7 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and golden.

Flip chicken thighs and grill for an additional 6-7 minutes, until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Remove chicken from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Garnish with additional chopped cilantro and lime wedges.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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