Cilantro-Lime Chicken

Description

Ingredients

• Juice of 2 limes
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Cooked white rice, for serving

Instructions

1. 4 tbsp.
2. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
3. 1/4 c.
4. freshly chopped cilantro
5. 1/2 tsp.
6. cumin
7. Whisk together 2 tablespoons oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, cumin, and red pepper flakes.
8. Add chicken and toss to coat.
9. Let marinate in fridge 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
10. When ready to cook, preheat oven to 425°.
11. In a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil.
12. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to skillet skin-side down and pour in remaining marinade.
13. Sear until skin is golden and crispy, about 6 minutes.
14. Flip and cook 2 minutes more.
15. Transfer skillet to oven and bake until chicken is cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.
16. Serve over rice drizzled with pan drippings.