Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 2 hours 15 minutes
• total time: 2 hours 35 minutes

Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

1 tablespoon lime zest

2 teaspoons chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Directions

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.