This is truly the most AMAZING zesty cilantro-lime marinade ever. And the chicken comes out perfectly juicy and tender.
5 stars (96 ratings)
Ingredients
¼cupchopped fresh cilantro leaves
3tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil, divided
2tablespoonsfreshly squeezed lime juice
1tablespoonlime zest
2teaspoonschili powder
1teaspoonground cumin
1teaspoonkosher salt
1teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
2poundsboneless, skinless chicken thighs
Instructions
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.