Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken Thighs Recipe

Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken Thighs Recipe

from lecremedelacrumb.com
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup finely chopped cilantro
  • juice of 4 limes (about 1/4 cup)
  • 2 tablespoons water

Directions

  1. 1

    Place chicken thighs in a bowl.

  2. 2

    In a jar combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic, salt, cilantro, lime juice, and water. Cover, shake vigorously, and pour over chicken thighs. Toss to coat.

  3. 3

    Cover and chill for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.

  4. 4

    Use tongs to transfer chicken thighs to a preheated grill (discard excess mariande). Grill over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side (turn down the heat if the chicken is browning too quickly).

  5. 5

    Serve with additional cilantro and lime wedges. Enjoy!