Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs are a simple chicken dinner with a lot of fresh flavor. I like making cilantro lime chicken thighs because the marinade is easy and the chicken turns out really juicy. The lime adds brightness while the cilantro gives the chicken a fresh taste.

You can cook these cilantro lime chicken thighs in the oven, on the grill, or in a skillet. They work well for dinner with rice, roasted vegetables, or even sliced for tacos or bowls.

Why You Will Love These Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs

You will love these Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs because they’re easy to prepare and full of flavor. The marinade uses simple ingredients but it really soaks into the chicken.

Another reason this cilantro lime chicken recipe works so well is that chicken thighs stay juicy while they cook. That makes it a good option even if you’re not watching the pan the whole time.

These cilantro lime chicken thighs are also easy to pair with other foods. They go well with rice, salads, or roasted vegetables.

What You Will Need

To make these Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs you’ll need chicken thighs, fresh lime juice, and chopped cilantro. Garlic adds flavor to the marinade while olive oil helps coat the chicken so it cooks evenly. A little salt, pepper, and cumin give the chicken a simple seasoning that works well with the lime.

Ingredients

• 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• Lime wedges for serving (optional)

How to Make Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs

Preheat your oven to 400°F.

In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, and chopped cilantro.

Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish or bowl and pour the marinade over them. Turn the chicken so it is coated on all sides.

Let the chicken sit in the marinade for about 10–15 minutes if you have time. This helps the flavor soak in.

Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish skin side up. Pour any extra marinade over the top.

Bake for about 25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the juices run clear.

Let the cilantro lime chicken thighs rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve with lime wedges if you like a little extra lime flavor.

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