Cilantro Lime Chicken

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Adapted from : delish.com


INGREDIENTS :

• 8 Boneless skinless chicken thighs , about 2lb

Marinade :

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 cloves garlic , chopped
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/4 cup lime juice , about 3 limes
• 1 tsp lime zest
• 1 cup cilantro leaves, packed , measure un-chopped leaves, about 1/2 bunch

Garnish

• lime wedges
• cilantro leaves

INSTRUCTIONS :

• Add all the marinade ingredients to a blender, and pulse until smooth.
• Place the chicken pieces in a bowl or ziplock bag and add in the marinade and ensure that the chicken is evenly coated.
• Let it marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.

Grilling :

• Sear the chicken pieces for about two to three minutes per side over the hottest part of the grill first.
• You may need to move the chicken to the less hot part off the grill to finish cooking it, especially if you are using bone in thighs as they will take longer to cook than boneless skinless or pounded thin chicken breast and may burn before they are fully cooked if left over the hottest part of the grill.
• Boneless skinless thighs may take about 4-5 mins per side to cook, bone in thighs can take up to 15 minutes per side.
• Check that it is fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F using a digital meat thermometer.