Easy Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe | How To Make 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.

Welcome viewers and introduce the recipe for cilantro lime chicken thighs.

Check the description box for measurements and ingredients.

Show the bone-in chicken thighs being used for the recipe.

Prepare the seasoning mix including salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, chili powder, and cumin.

Chop fresh cilantro finely.

Slice the limes in half to prepare for juicing.

Trim excess skin from the chicken thighs, leaving enough fat for juiciness.

Marinate the chicken by adding the dry seasonings, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of melted butter, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, and lime juice.

Mix the marinade into the chicken thoroughly and cover it to refrigerate for 30 minutes (optional).

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.

Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down until golden brown on one side, then flip them over.

Once both sides are golden brown, transfer the skillet to a preheated oven at 400°F and bake for 30 minutes.

Remove the chicken from the oven and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and lime wedges.

Show the juicy and tender inside of the chicken and emphasize the flavor from the cilantro, cumin, and lime.

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