The Secret to Juicy & Tender Cilantro Lime Chicken

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.

Add 8 chicken thighs to a mixing bowl for the marinade.

Add 1/4 cup of cilantro leaves, 6 peeled garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon of cumin powder, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1 teaspoon lemon pepper, salt to taste, and 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the bowl.

Squeeze in some freshly squeezed lime juice.

Cover the processor and blend until smooth.

Add the marinade to the chicken thighs and work it in until they are fully coated.

Cover with cling film and marinate in the fridge for a few hours.

Transfer the chicken and the juices to a baking tray.

Bake at 200°C for 40 minutes.

Let the chicken sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Garnish the chicken with lime slices and cilantro leaves.

Cooking Techniques

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