Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe

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.

Place the chicken thighs in a bowl and add salt, black pepper, red chili flakes, lime zest, olive oil, lime juice, chopped cilantro (or parsley) and mix to combine. Cover the chicken with cling film and marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Place a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil then heat until hot. Remove the chicken from the marinade shaking off any excess moisture and carefully add to the hot skillet.

Sear the chicken on each side for at least 4 minutes each, until browned.

Add ½ cup of water or broth to deglaze the pan, squeeze the juice of half a lime on top of the chicken and continue to cook for an additional 2 minutes, flipping the chicken to coat with the pan juices.

Ensure the chicken is cooked by checking that the internal temperature reads 165F/73C. Take it off the heat and serve with more chopped onions and lime wedges.

Cooking Techniques

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