Description
A delightful dish that balances zesty lime and vibrant cilantro, capturing the essence of fresh, bold flavors with succulent chicken thighs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 limes, juiced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine lime juice, cilantro, garlic, cumin, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and ensure they are well coated with the marinade. Cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Place the marinated chicken thighs on the grill. Grill for about 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For a bolder flavor, marinate the chicken for 1-2 hours or overnight. You can also bake the chicken thighs in the oven at 400°F for 25-30 minutes if you don’t have a grill.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg