A simple marinade of lime juice, zest and spices like cumin and chili powder creates quick flavor in this juicy cilantro-lime chicken. Slice the chicken and enjoy over salad greens, in a taco or with rice.

One-Pan Cilantro-Lime Chicken

Serves 4

Active Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon lime zest

1 tablespoon lime juice

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (4 pieces)

3 medium scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces

3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Lime wedges for serving

1. Combine oil, lime zest, lime juice, cumin, coriander, chili powder and salt in a large sealable plastic bag. Add chicken; seal the bag and massage to coat the chicken. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.

2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade; discard the marinade. Add the chicken to the pan in an even layer; cook, undisturbed, until browned on the bottom, 5 to 6 minutes. Flip and cook until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165 F, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a platter. Do not wipe the pan clean.

3. Add scallions to the pan; cook, stirring constantly, until blistered and tender, about 2 minutes. Scatter the scallions around the chicken. Drizzle with the juices from the pan and sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.

Recipe nutrition per serving: 205 Calories, Total Fat: 12 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 107 mg, Carbohydrates: 2 g, Fiber: 1 g, Total Sugars: 0 g, Added Sugars: 0 g, Protein: 23 g, Sodium: 415 mg, Potassium: 321 mg, Vitamin A: 293 IU.

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