High-Protein Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this delightful high-protein chicken thighs recipe, bursting with zesty flavors from fresh cilantro and lime.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix lime juice, chopped cilantro, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the chicken thighs in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add a little olive oil.
- Sear the chicken thighs for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
Notes
For the best flavor, try to marinate the chicken thighs for longer than 30 minutes, up to 2 hours. Ensure the pan is sufficiently hot before adding the chicken for a nice sear.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg