One Pan Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs
One Pan Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs - simple to make, healthy, bursting with flavor and absolutely delicious! Great for your weekly meal prep or as an addition to any wraps, salads, or sandwiches!
Servings 6 chicken thighs
Calories 123kcal
Ingredients
Marinade:
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice*
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic minced, approx. 2 tsp.
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/3 cup roughly chopped cilantro
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 12 asparagus spears chopped*
- 1 bell pepper chopped*
Garnishment:
- Sesame seeds optional
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions
The night before:
- Combine all ingredients for the marinade in a small mixing bowl. Stir well.
- Place the chicken thighs into a ziploc bag (or airtight container) and pour approximately half the marinade over the chicken. Shake/toss to combine thoroughly. Pour the other half of the marinade into an airtight container.
- Refrigerate both overnight, or a minimum of 2-4 hours. Best when done overnight!
The next day:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet, or oven-proof skillet.
- Once the skillet is heated, add the chicken breast. Allow to cook 4-5 minutes before flipping.
- After you've flipped, add the chopped asparagus and chopped bell pepper.
- Cook until the spears are partially tender, partially crisp (or soft, depending on your preference).
- Flip the chicken one more time and then add the remaining marinade that was set aside the night before.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes. Lower temperature to a simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Place the skillet into the oven to bake for approximately 6-8 minutes. Switch over to broil, on low (if desired), for 2-3 minutes, to crispy the top.
- Remove and handle skillet with care. Serve with your favorite pasta, rice, or quinoa. Be sure to spoon any extra sauce overtop each chicken thigh upon serving to maximize flavor!
Notes
*Optional addition to dish, not calculated into nutrition. Only chicken with marinade and olive oil.
Nutrition
Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.3g | Protein: 12.2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1.6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4.9g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 302.2mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 3.1g