07/26/2021
INGREDIENTS
6 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 limes, zested and juiced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
In a mixing bowl, whisk together two tablespoons of olive oil, lime juice and zest, cumin, chili powder, minced garlic, honey, salt, pepper, and chopped cilantro. You can also pulse in a food processor until it's combined.
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Combine the marinade and chicken thighs in a bowl or shallow dish. Marinate chicken for 30 minutes to an hour in the fridge.
Marinating the chicken in a mixing bowl with the cilantro lime marinade.
When the chicken is done marinating, take it out of the fridge and let it sit for 10-15 minutes at room temperature.
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees fahrenheit.
Heat the remaining one tablespoon of olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes with the skin side down, until they're golden brown.
Then flip the chicken and sear the other side for 2-3 minutes. The chicken will not be fully cooked at this point.
Chicken thighs cooked on the skin side, now cooking on the bottom side in a pan.
Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake the chicken thighs for 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
Remove the chicken from the oven, let it rest for 5 minutes, and garnish with extra lime slices and cilantro leaves before serving.