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Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken Thighs Recipe

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pan of grilled cilantro lime chicken thighs with serving fork
Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs marinated in chili powder, cumin, garlic, salt, cilantro, and lime juice, grilled to perfection.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Marinating time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
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
  • 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!

Notes

Honey lime drizzle:
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • juice of 1 lime

Nutrition

Calories: 621 kcal, Carbohydrates: 2 g, Protein: 28 g, Fat: 56 g, Saturated Fat: 11 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 9 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 32 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 167 mg, Sodium: 732 mg, Potassium: 394 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 1 g, Vitamin A: 442 IU, Vitamin C: 1 mg, Calcium: 31 mg, Iron: 2 mg
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Author: Tiffany