Perfect Cilantro Lime Roasted Chicken
A great flavorful easy to prepare and a joy to eat, chicken recipe. You will be making this on repeat and sharing the recipe with your friends.
Servings: 4 people
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet
- Meat thermometer
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs (4 pieces)
- 3 medium scallions cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°
- Combine oil, lime zest, lime juice, cumin, coriander, chili powder, brown sugar and salt in a large sealable plastic bag. Add chicken; seal the bag and massage to coat the chicken. Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade; discard the marinade.
- Add the chicken to the pan in an even layer; cook, undisturbed, until browned on the bottom, 5 to 6 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes.
- Transfer skillet to preheated oven and place skillet on top rack. Cook for 8-9 minutes and open the oven to add scallions to the pan; cook, an additional 2-3 minutes or until the scallions are blistered and tender.
- Toss fresh leaves of cilantro over top of chicken. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.
Notes
Can be stored covered in the refrigerator for 3 days.