Citrus Chicken
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Ingredients
- 4 6-ounce chicken thighs (bone-in)
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 orange, sliced (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 °F.
- 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.
- 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.
- Put the contents of the bowl in the baking pan and transfer to the oven.
- Bake about 1 hour until cooked throughout and well browned.
- Serve right away.
Nutrition
| Calories | 231 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 22 g |
| Total Fat | 15 g |
| Saturated Fat | 4 g |
| Cholesterol | 133 mg |
| Sodium | 376 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g |
U.S. Department of Agriculture, MyPlate Kitchen (public domain), via the Internet Archive. Source: USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion