Garlic Lemon Chicken Thighs

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

5 tablespoons olive oil, divided

4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 tablespoon lemon zest

2 tablespoons minced garlic

4 teaspoons chili powder

2 teaspoons chili pepper flakes

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 teaspoons kosher salt

2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

2 teaspoons instant chicken bouillon

Directions

1. To make the Garlic Lemon Chicken Thighs: In a medium bowl, combine cilantro, 4 tablespoons olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, chicken bouillon, chili powder, chili pepper flakes, cumin, salt, and pepper. Divide the mixture into two.

2. In a gallon-size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine chicken thighs and half the marinade mixture; marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight, turning the bag occasionally. Drain the chicken thighs from the marinade.

3. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a cast-iron grill pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs to the grill pan in a single layer and cook until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165ºF (74ºC), about 4-5 minutes per side.

4. Serve the Garlic Lemon Chicken Thighs with the remaining lemon-garlic-cilantro mixture on the side immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 714