Tender, juicy, keto cilantro lime chicken thighs are a classic recipe you can eat for dinner, shredded in tacos, or on top of keto taco salad.
Keto Chicken Thighs
I’ve made a lot of recipes with chicken breasts, but chicken thighs are my favorite cut to cook. They always turn out juicy and flavorful. Chicken thighs are also really forgiving.
They are a great choice for beginner cooks or if you have a busy night. Plus, chicken thighs often go on sale! If you see chicken thighs on sale, grab them and save them for this recipe.
You’ll love how bright and flavorful it is.
Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs
If you enjoy cilantro lime rice from Chipotle, then you are really going to enjoy this chicken thighs recipe. It uses the same fresh ingredients!
You can eat these chicken thighs just like they are. Or, shred them and use them on top of a taco salad or in some keto-friendly taco shells.
Easy Chicken Thighs Recipe
There is just 1 gram net carbs in each serving, so this is one of my favorite low-carb chicken recipes! You can fill up your plate with your favorite sides when you make it!
I baked the chicken thighs, but you can make this recipe in a slow cooker or on top of the stove. You can even make them in the air fryer.
No matter which method you choose, make sure the middle of the chicken thighs are cooked until they reach an internal temperature of 165F.
What To Eat With Cilantro Lime Chicken
Whenever you make cilantro lime chicken serve it with your favorite Mexican recipes for an unforgettable meal. Serve some guacamole and keto avocado chips with it.
Even kids love that combination!
Or make some low-carb salsa with keto cheese crisps. This also tastes amazing with some bacon-wrapped shrimp on the side too.
Cilantro lime cauliflower rice with avocado will taste incredible with the chicken thighs. They have so many similar ingredients and flavors.
Mexican Chicken Recipe
Since there are so many different ways to eat this Mexican chicken, I like to make extra and store it in the refrigerator for my weekly meal prep.
Just chop it up and keep it in your meal prep containers. Cilantro lime chicken thighs will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Then, eat it cold on top of a chopped salad, or heat it up and eat it just like it is.
Keto Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs Recipe
Here’s the list of ingredients that you’ll need to make this delicious keto cilantro lime chicken thighs recipe. Exact measurements and instructions are located in the printable recipe card, just a little bit further below.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 5
Net Carbs: 1 net carb per serving
Ingredients:
Boneless skinless chicken thighs
Olive oil divided
Minced garlic
Lime juice and zest
Sugar free honey
Chili powder
Oregano
Cumin
Salt and pepper
Chopped cilantro + additional for garnish
Lime slices for garnish
Instructions:
Place the chicken thighs into a mixing bowl.
Add 2 Tbsp of the olive oil, the minced garlic, lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, cumin, oregano, 3 Tbsp chopped cilantro and salt and pepper to taste to the mixing bowl with the chicken, and toss to combine well.
Marinate this chicken for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Heat the remaining olive oil in an oven-proof skillet over medium high heat.
Sear the chicken evenly on both sides.
Place the skillet into the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Garnish with additional cilantro and lime slices before serving.
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Keto Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs
Equipment
- oven proof skillet
Ingredients
- 5 Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- 4 tbsp Olive Oil divided
- 1 tsp Minced Garlic
- Juice and Zest from 1 Lime
- 1 tbsp Sugar-Free Honey
- 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
- 1/2 tsp Oregano
- 1/2 tsp Cumin
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp chopped cilantro plus more for garnish
- Lime Slices for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs into a mixing bowl.
- Add 2 Tbsp of the olive oil, the minced garlic, lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, cumin, oregano, 3 Tbsp chopped cilantro and salt and pepper to taste to the mixing bowl with the chicken, and toss to combine well.
- Marinate this chicken for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Heat the remaining olive oil in an oven-proof skillet over medium high heat.
- Sear the chicken evenly on both sides.
- Place the skillet into the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with additional cilantro and lime slices before serving.
Notes
Net Carbs: 1 Net Carb Per Serving The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.
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