Ingredients
Lemon Chicken Thighs:
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs 🍗
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 🌿
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided 🫒
4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 🍋
1 tablespoon lemon zest 🍋
2 tablespoons minced garlic 🧄
4 teaspoons chili powder 🌶️
2 teaspoons chili pepper flakes 🌶️
2 teaspoons ground cumin 🌿
2 teaspoons kosher salt 🧂
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper ⚫
2 teaspoons instant chicken bouillon 🧂
Instructions
1️⃣ To make the Garlic Lemon Chicken Thighs: In a medium bowl, combine cilantro, 4 tablespoons olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, chicken bouillon, chili powder, chili pepper flakes, cumin, salt, and pepper. Divide the mixture into two. 🥣
2️⃣ In a gallon-size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine chicken thighs and half the marinade mixture; marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight, turning the bag occasionally. Drain the chicken thighs from the marinade. ⏳
3️⃣ Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a cast-iron grill pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs to the grill pan in a single layer and cook until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165ºF (74ºC), about 4-5 minutes per side. 🍳
4️⃣ Serve the Garlic Lemon Chicken Thighs with the remaining lemon-garlic-cilantro mixture on the side immediately. Enjoy! 🍽️😋
- Prep Time: 15min
- Marinating Time: 2hrs
- Cook Time: 10min
Nutrition
- Calories: 320 Kcal