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Crispy Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs

Jenny
Crispy cilantro lime chicken thighs in the best tangy and garlicky marinade. Made in the air fryer, oven or grilled for a crispy skin and juicy chicken. The easiest and most flavorful dinner cooked in 20 minutes!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinate 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 299 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken thighs boneless, skin on or off
  • ¼ cup cilantro finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoon lime juice
  • zest of one lime

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl or Ziploc bag, add all the ingredients and mix well. Marinate in the fridge for one hour or overnight.
  • Air Fryer: Place the chicken in the air fryer skin side down and cook at 400°F for 15 minutes. Flip the chicken over to skin side up halfway through cooking. If needed, air fry for an additional 3-5 minutes until desired crispiness.
  • Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake the chicken skin side up for 20 minutes in a baking dish. Broil on high until the skin is golden brown and slightly charred about 3-5 minutes. Watch closely so it doesn't burn.
  • Grill: Preheat the grill to about 375°F. Pat the chicken skin dry with a paper towel. Grill skin side down for 6-8 minutes. Flip and cook for another 5 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Chicken is cooked when it reaches 165°F. Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro. Happy nomming!

Notes

  • Bring the chicken out from the fridge and let is sit on the counter for 30 minutes before cooking. This allows for even cooking.
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving so the juices redistribute.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 299kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 19gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 388mgPotassium: 278mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 312IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chicken, chicken thighs, cilantro, garlic, lime
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