September 24, 2020

Cilantro Lime Chicken

Cilantro Lime Chicken

 

This bold, saucy cilantro lime chicken takes on a delicious Mediterranean twist with a special spice mixture and a zesty, garlicy sauce. Word to the wise, make every use of the tasty sauce!

Bon Appetit!

 

Ingredients:

 

  • 8chicken thighs, bone in, skin on
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 6 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup dry  white wine
  • 2 limes, juice of
  • 2 cups chicken  broth
  • 1 bunch cilantro stems removed, chopped; more for garnish

Spice mix:

 

  • 1 tbsp seasoned  salt
  • 1 tsp sweet  Spanish paprika (or hot paprika, if you like)
  • 1 tsp black  pepper
  • 1 tbsp garlic  powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground  nutmeg

 

METHOD:

 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the spices. Pat the chicken thighs dry, and season each thigh on both sides with the spice mix. Be sure to season underneath the skin as well. Let the chicken thighs sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
  3. When ready, heat 1-2 tbsp of olive oil in a cast iron skillet with a lid. Brown the chicken thighs deeply on both sides in the heated oil. Remove from skillet and set aside briefly.
  4. Lower the heat and deglaze the skillet with the white wine. Let cook reduce and then add the broth.
  5. Bring the liquid to a simmer then add lime juice and garlic.
  6. Now return the chicken to the skillet; and toss in the cilantro. Bring to a high simmer for about 5 minutes or so.
  7. Cover and transfer to the 375 degrees F-heated oven for 45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
  8. Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with more cilantro, if you like.
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