Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe
This easy cilantro lime chicken recipe is quick and easy! The perfect marinade makes cilantro lime chicken thighs juicy and flavorful, with a crispy skin.
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Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total: 55 minutes 
Ingredients
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In a small bowl, whisk together avocado oil, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, sea salt, cumin, chili powder, and cayenne peper.
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Add marinade and chicken thighs to a zip lock bag and marinate in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, up to 8 hours.
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Remove from refrigerator and allow chicken to come up to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
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Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C).
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Preheat a cast iron grill pan to medium-high heat. Add chicken skin side down and sear for 2-3 minutes, until browned. Flip chicken and sear on the other side for another 2-3 minutes.
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Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Recipe Notes
Serving size: 1 chicken thigh
Nutrition info includes 1/4 of the marinade, as the rest is discarded.
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