Cilantro-Lime Chicken

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Cilantro-Lime Chicken

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

Servings: 4

INGREDIENTS

• 4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• Juice of 2 limes
• 1/4 c. freshly chopped cilantro
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp. cumin
• Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Cooked white rice, for serving

DIRECTIONS

1. Whisk together 2 tablespoons oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, cumin, and red pepper flakes. Add chicken and toss to coat. Let marinate in fridge 30 minutes and up to 2 hours. 
2. When ready to cook, preheat oven to 425°. In a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to skillet skin-side down and pour in remaining marinade. Sear until skin is golden and crispy, about 6 minutes. Flip and cook 2 minutes more. 
3. Transfer skillet to oven and bake until chicken is cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes. 
4. Serve over rice drizzled with pan drippings.

Notes

Recipe source: delish

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