Cilantro-Lime Chicken
Ingredients:
- 4 Tbsp olive oil - extra-virgin divided
- 2 limes - juice
- 1/4 cup cilantro - freshly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic - minced
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 chicken breast
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Cooked white rice - for serving
Directions:
- Whisk together 2 tablespoons oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, cumin, and red pepper flakes. Add chicken and toss to coat. Let marinate in fridge 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
- When ready to cook, preheat oven to 425°. In a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to skillet skin-side down and pour in remaining marinade. Sear until skin is golden and crispy, about 6 minutes. Flip and cook 2 minutes more.
- Transfer skillet to oven and bake until chicken is cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Serve over rice drizzled with pan drippings.
Notes
From https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a48247/cilantro-lime-chicken-recipe/
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