Crispy Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs Recipes

CRISPY CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• 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!

CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Add all of the ingredients, except the chicken thighs, to a small mixing bowl and whisk until well combined.
• Next, add the chicken thighs to a large mixing bowl. Pour the marinade over the chicken and use kitchen tongs to toss the chicken until it is well coated in the marinade. Let the chicken marinate for 15 minutes uncovered or for up to 2 hours, covered, in the fridge.
• Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the skillet is hot, add a teaspoon of oil to the pan. Next add the chicken thighs and cook for five to six minutes per side or until no longer pink and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
• Once the chicken is finished cooking, transfer it to a serving dish. Squeeze extra fresh lime juice and sprinkle chopped cilantro over the chicken before serving. Enjoy!

CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine cilantro, 2 tablespoons olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine chicken and cilantro mixture; marinate for at least 2 hours to overnight, turning the bag occasionally. Drain the chicken from the marinade. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a cast iron grill pan over medium high heat.* Working in batches, add chicken to the grill pan in a single layer and cook until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 4-5 minutes per side. Serve immediately.