One Skillet Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs

This One Skillet Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs is a flavorful and versatile dish that can satisfy any palate.

A marinade is made with the combination of zesty lime juice and fragrant cilantro, creating savory chicken that’s a perfect balance of flavor and a mouth-watering experience with every bite.

The chicken thighs can be grilled, baked, or pan-fried, making it a convenient option for any cooking method.

Whether served as a main course over rice or shredded for salads, which can be used in this Vietnamese Chicken Salad With Sweet Lime-Garlic Dressing, cilantro lime chicken thighs are sure to impress and leave a lasting impression on your taste buds.



You can have this from the stove to your dinner table in 30 minutes. It’s a simple and quick one skillet meal.

Minimal prep required and clean up’s a breeze.

One Skillet Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs

1 ½ pounds chicken thighs, boneless, skinless

⅓ cup fresh cilantro or parsley chopped

⅓ cup fresh lime juice

Zest of one lime

½ teaspoon smoked paprika, optional

1 teaspoon garlic, minced (about 2 medium cloves)

2 tablespoons olive oil divided

Salt and pepper to taste

½ cup chicken broth

Place the chicken thighs in a bowl and add salt, black pepper, red chili flakes, garlic granules, lime zest, olive oil, lime juice, chopped cilantro and mix to combine. Cover the chicken with cling film and marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Place a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil then heat until hot. Remove the chicken from the marinate shaking off moisture and carefully add to the hot skillet.

Sear the chicken on each side, 4 minutes or until browned. Add ½ cup broth to deglaze and pan, squeeze the juice of half a lime on top of the chicken and continue to cook the thighs for additional 2 minutes each side making sure thighs are coated with the pan sauce.



Remove from heat and serve with rice and lime wedges.


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