Cilantro Lime Chicken
A fresh and easy cilantro lime chicken dinner made with chicken thighs in an 8-inch skillet. Marinate it when you have time, or cook it right away for a quick weeknight dinner for one.
Servings: 1 person
Calories: 524kcal
Cost: average $6
Ingredients
- 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken thighs 2-3 depending on size
- 2 each limes juice & zest
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- Fresh lime slices for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl or directly in a ziploc bag , combine the lime juice, olive oil, lime zest, minced garlic, salt and black pepper.
- seasoning. Let the chicken marinate for a few minutes.Add the chicken thighs and toss well until the chicken is evenly coated with
- Heat a large skillet over high heat. Once the skillet is hot, add the chicken thighs and cook until the chicken is nicely browned on one side.
- Flip the chicken and continue cooking until browned and fully cooked through. If the chicken releases a lot of liquid into the skillet, remove some of it to help the chicken brown rather than steam.
- Remove from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and serve with fresh lime
Notes
- Add more olive oil to the marinade if your chicken thighs are on the larger size.'
- If substituting a chicken breast, use boneless skinless and cut in half lengthwise to thin it out.
Nutrition
Serving: 1meal | Calories: 524kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 37g | Sodium: 496mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g
