This easy lime chicken takes a small amount of time to prepare, but is BIG on great flavor!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time45 minutesmins
Total Time50 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 30 minute, chicken
Servings: 6-8 servings
Ingredients
2lbs.boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/2cupfreshly-squeezed lime juice
2clovesgarlicminced
1Tbsp.worchestershire sauce
1tsp.salt
1tsp.black pepper
2Tbsp.melted butter
zest of two limes
1/2cupchopped fresh cilantro
additional lime wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
Add chicken thighs, lime juice, garlic, worchestershire sauce, salt and pepper to a large ziplock bag. Seal and toss to combine ingredients until the chicken is evenly coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and grease a baking dish with cooking spray. Remove chicken from bag with a slotted spoon, reserving the marinade, and arrange in a single layer in the baking dish. Brush chicken with melted butter, and season with additional salt and pepper if desired. Bake for about 20 minutes, the remove and brush chicken with the reserved marinade. Bake for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear. (Baking times may shift for different types of chicken.) Remove and sprinkle chicken with lime zest and fresh cilantro.
Serve over rice or quinoa garnished with lime wedges.