Easy Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe from The Mediterranean Dish

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.

Prepare a spice rub in a small bowl with seasoned salt, garlic powder, black pepper, sweet Spanish paprika, and a pinch of nutmeg; mix well.

Trim excess fat from chicken thighs and apply the spice rub underneath the skin for better flavor.

Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat with extra virgin olive oil until shimmering but not smoking.

Add the chicken thighs skin side down to the skillet and brown on both sides, ensuring good contact with the pan for even browning.

Remove the chicken from the skillet to make room for the sauce, lowering the heat.

Deglaze the pan with 1 cup of white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.

Add 1.5 cups of chicken broth to the pan and bring to a bubble.

Squeeze the juice of 2 limes into the pan, being cautious of any cuts on your fingers.

Add 6 to 7 minced garlic cloves to the mixture.

Return the browned chicken to the skillet, cover, and place in a preheated oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 to 45 minutes until cooked through.

Serve the chicken with Lebanese rice, using the sauce as a topping.

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