Garlic Cilantro Lime Chicken

Ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil 
  • 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice 
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro 
  • 4 teaspoons of garlic puree (Garland Food Cilantro Garlic Squeezy)
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoons ground cumin 
  • 4 boneless chicken thighs 
  • Salt and pepper to taste 
  • Fresh cilantro leaves to serve 

 

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
  2. In a medium bowl whisk together 2 teaspoons olive oil, lime juice, chopped cilantro, garlic puree, sugar and cumin.
  3. Toss in chicken to marinade bowl and toss to evenly coat all thighs. Cover and refrigerate thighs for 15 minutes. 
  4. Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in non stick pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add in thighs along with marinade. Sear chicken (skin side down) for 4 minutes on end side until golden and crispy. 
  5. Transfer to preheated oven and bake until the chicken is cooked through (about 15-20 minutes).
  6. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
  7. Serve and enjoy!