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Keto Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs

Keto Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs

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.

Course Main Course
Keyword cilantro lime chicken
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 5 servings
Calories 185 kcal

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

  1. Place the chicken thighs into a mixing bowl.

  2. 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.

  3. Marinate this chicken for 30 minutes.

  4. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

  5. Heat the remaining olive oil in an oven-proof skillet over medium high heat.

  6. Sear the chicken evenly on both sides.

  7. Place the skillet into the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

  8. Garnish with additional cilantro and lime slices before serving.

Recipe Notes

Calories: 185
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.