Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken Thighs Recipe
Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs marinated in chili powder, cumin, garlic, salt, cilantro, and lime juice, grilled to perfection.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless chicken thighs
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup finely chopped cilantro
- juice of 4 limes about ¼ cup
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs in a bowl.
- In a jar combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic, salt, cilantro, lime juice, and water. Cover, shake vigorously, and pour over chicken thighs. Toss to coat.
- Cover and chill for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- Use tongs to transfer chicken thighs to a preheated grill (discard excess mariande). Grill over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side (turn down the heat if the chicken is browning too quickly).
- Serve with additional cilantro and lime wedges. Enjoy!
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Notes
Honey lime drizzle:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- juice of 1 lime
Nutrition
Calories: 621kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 32g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 732mg | Potassium: 394mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 442IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg
