Easy Skillet Cilantro Lime Chicken
Ready to try out a tasty new recipe for your family? This easy cilantro lime chicken will be a huge hit!
- Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 25-35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 1–2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 4–6 chicken thighs, 2-3 leg quarters, or equivalent 1lb chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/2–1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 lime
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet
- Place chicken in skillet skin side up and sprinkle with lime juice and seasonings
- Slice lime thinly and layer slices on and around chicken
- Cover skillet and cook over medium heat for 10-12 minutes if using thighs or legs, or 5-7 minutes for thinner boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Remove lid and flip chicken. Cook on second side for another 10-12 minutes until skin is crisped, and chicken in done inside.
- Flip chicken again so the crisp skin side is up
- Garnish with cilantro and serve
- Enjoy!