Cilantro lime chicken thighs

This awesome cilantro lime chicken thighs recipe is about to become your new favorite. Seriously, it's all about juicy chicken with a kick of lime and a bunch of cilantro that makes it all kinds of delicious.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings people

Calories 330 kcal

Ingredients

4 chicken thighs
1 bunch cilantro
4 lime
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon cumin, paprika, salt and pepper each

Instructions

Mix all the marinade ingredients in the bowl and place chicken thighs in the marinade.
Let them marinate for 30 minutes.
Place chicken thighs in the air fryer and cook at 360 degrees for 17-20 minutes or until the internal temperature will show at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Notes

We use lower cooking temperature in this recipe to prevent cilantro from burning.

Store in the air tight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. Reheat in the air fryer or in the microwave. Do not overheat or it will become dry.

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 19gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 89mgPotassium: 310mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 257IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg

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