Citrus Chicken

Chicken thighs are coated in oregano, cumin, and lime juice and oven baked until tender and golden brown.

Prep 15 minCook 65 minTotal 80 minUpdated Jul 3, 202680 minHigh ProteinLow CarbGluten FreeKeto Friendly

Chicken thighs are coated in oregano, cumin, and lime juice and oven baked until tender and golden brown.

Ingredients

  • 4 oz Chicken thighs (6oz bone-in, skin removed)
  • 2 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 2 cups Fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 piece(s) Orange, sliced, optional, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 °F.
  2. To trim the chicken, lay the chicken thighs on the cutting board, skin side up. Press down on the chicken to push out the excess fat. Use a sharp knife to cut excess fat.
  3. Put the chicken, oregano, cumin, lime juice, salt, and pepper in the bowl and mix well. Proceed to the next step or cover and refrigerate up to overnight.
  4. Put the contents of the bowl in the baking pan and transfer to the oven.
  5. Bake about 1 hour until cooked throughout and well browned.
  6. Serve right away.

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