Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs
Juicy chicken thighs marinated in zesty lime and fresh cilantro, perfect for summer barbecues.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 44 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup Lime juice
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
Instructions
- Combine the Marinade: In a bowl, combine lime juice, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the Chicken Thighs: Marinate the chicken thighs in the mixture for at least 30 minutes, covered in the fridge.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the Chicken: Place the marinated chicken thighs on the grill and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve warm and garnish with additional cilantro.
Notes
For extra flavor, allow chicken to rest after grilling. Feel free to get creative with spices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg