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A skillet full of cooked cilantro lime chicken thighs.

Cilantro Lime Chicken

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Created by Shinee D.
Servings 6 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
These one-skillet cilantro lime chicken thighs are made in only 30 minutes. This foolproof healthy chicken recipe is bursting with bright flavors. It's an easy weeknight dinner that's one of our family favorites in the summertime.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 6 chicken thighs Note 1
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter sliced

Instructions
 

  • Zest and juice the lime. You should have 2-3 tablespoons of lime juice.
    1 lime
  • In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, cumin, smoked paprika, and salt.
    1 tablespoon brown sugar, ½ teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon salt
  • Season the chicken thighs with the prepared seasoning.
    6 chicken thighs
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add olive oil and chicken.
    2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes, or until nicely browned on the outside. Remove onto a clean plate and cover. (The chicken doesn’t have to be cooked through.)
  • Deglaze the now-empty skillet with the broth, scraping the brown bits with a wooden spoon.
    ½ cup chicken broth
  • Add lime juice, zest, cilantro, and garlic. Bring to a boil.
    1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, 4 garlic cloves
  • Now add the chicken back in and cook the chicken in the sauce, uncovered, for about 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 175-180°F.
  • Off heat, stir in the butter to the sauce.
    2 tablespoons butter

Notes

Note 1: Chicken breasts will also work in this recipe. Since chicken breasts are usually thicker than chicken thighs, you’ll need to pound them out to about 1 inch thick. Then, adjust the cooking time if needed. 
Storage Tips: 
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Freeze for up to 2 months. 
- Reheat leftover chicken and sauce in a skillet over low heat until warmed through. 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 339kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 19gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 112mgSodium: 399mgPotassium: 267mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg

* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only.

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