Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs with Slaw
Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs with Slaw
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lime zest, from 1-2 limes
- 1/4 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed from 1-2 limes
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
For the Slaw
- 3 cups red cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For Serving
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- fresh cilantro, for garnish, as needed
- 1 lime, cut into wedges, for extra squeeze
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, honey, lime zest, and freshly squeezed lime juice. Add the chopped cilantro, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk all the ingredients together thoroughly until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Add the boneless, skinless chicken thighs to the prepared marinade. Use tongs to toss and coat the chicken pieces evenly with the marinade. For best flavor, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Heat a grill or a large skillet over high heat. Once hot, place the marinated chicken thighs onto the cooking surface. Grill or pan-fry for 6-9 minutes per side, or until the chicken is toasted and browned on all sides, has a beautiful char, and is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
⏱️ 18 min
- 4
While the chicken cooks, prepare the slaw. In a separate medium bowl, combine the shredded red cabbage, shredded carrots, and chopped cilantro. Drizzle with olive oil, a squeeze of lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Toss everything together until well mixed.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
To serve, place a portion of cooked white rice in a bowl. Arrange the cooked cilantro lime chicken thighs next to the rice. Add a generous serving of the fresh red cabbage and carrot slaw. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and an extra squeeze of lime juice from the wedges, if desired. Enjoy the sweet, garlicky, and tangy chicken!
⏱️ 3 min
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Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs with Slaw
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lime zest, from 1-2 limes
- 1/4 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed from 1-2 limes
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
For the Slaw
- 3 cups red cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For Serving
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- fresh cilantro, for garnish, as needed
- 1 lime, cut into wedges, for extra squeeze
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, honey, lime zest, and freshly squeezed lime juice. Add the chopped cilantro, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk all the ingredients together thoroughly until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Add the boneless, skinless chicken thighs to the prepared marinade. Use tongs to toss and coat the chicken pieces evenly with the marinade. For best flavor, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Heat a grill or a large skillet over high heat. Once hot, place the marinated chicken thighs onto the cooking surface. Grill or pan-fry for 6-9 minutes per side, or until the chicken is toasted and browned on all sides, has a beautiful char, and is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
⏱️ 18 min - 4
While the chicken cooks, prepare the slaw. In a separate medium bowl, combine the shredded red cabbage, shredded carrots, and chopped cilantro. Drizzle with olive oil, a squeeze of lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Toss everything together until well mixed.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
To serve, place a portion of cooked white rice in a bowl. Arrange the cooked cilantro lime chicken thighs next to the rice. Add a generous serving of the fresh red cabbage and carrot slaw. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and an extra squeeze of lime juice from the wedges, if desired. Enjoy the sweet, garlicky, and tangy chicken!
⏱️ 3 min