A tantalizing journey into satisfying crunch and unforgettable flavor, these chicken thighs are marinated in a zesty blend of lime, cilantro, and aromatic spices before being baked until irresistibly crispy. This foolproof recipe requires just a handful of common ingredients yet emerges from your ov...
In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, finely chopped cilantro, minced garlic cloves, ground cumin, and coconut sugar to create a marinade.
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Season the chicken thighs with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then add them to the bowl and ensure they are thoroughly coated in the marinade. Let this sit for at least 30 minutes to overnight in the fridge.
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Preheat the oven to 425F and heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
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Carefully place the marinated chicken thighs in the skillet skin-side down and cook them until they're browned on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.
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Remove the skillet from the stovetop and transfer your chicken, skin-side up now, into the preheated oven. Roast it uncovered for 35 minutes or until it develops a golden-brown crisp on top and is thoroughly cooked and tender within.
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After removing the chicken from the oven, allow it to cool briefly, spoon remaining sauce from skillet over the pieces for added flavor, perform a final seasoning adjustment with salt and black pepper if needed, then you're ready to serve your delicious Cilantro-Lime Roasted Chicken Thighs.