Cilantro Lime Chicken

Yield: 8 servings

Prep: 10

Cook: 40

Total: 50

Moist-tender chicken roasted to absolute perfection in a zesty, cilantro lime sauce. Quick and easy for any night of the week!

Ingredients

8 teaspoons brown sugar, divided
8 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
Juice of 2 limes
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Using your fingers, work the brown sugar, about 1 teaspoon per thigh, onto both sides of the chicken. Season with oregano, basil, paprika, salt and pepper, to taste.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large oven-proof skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken, skin-side down, and sear both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side; drain excess fat and set aside.
Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in the skillet. Add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, lime juice and cilantro.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Return chicken to the skillet.
Place into oven and roast until completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 25-30 minutes.
Serve immediately.

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