Citrus Chicken
Chicken thighs are coated in oregano, cumin, and lime juice and oven baked until tender and golden brown.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Values are per serving · Serving Size: 4 ounces
186
Calories
25g
Protein
2g
Carbs
8g
Fat
1g
Fiber
0g
Sugar
402mg
Sodium
Saturated Fat 2 g · Cholesterol 133 mg
Rings show one serving as a share of a 2,000 calorie reference day. In the Nutrola app they fill against your own goals.
Ingredients
6-ounce chicken thighs
4 · bone-in
dried oregano
2 teaspoons
ground cumin
1 teaspoon
fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons · about 1 lime
Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon
black pepper
1/4 teaspoon
orange, sliced
1 · 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.
Notes
- •Orange or lemon juice can be used instead of lime juice.
- •Garnish with orange slices or lime wedges.
Source: USDA MyPlate Kitchen · USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
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