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Citrus Chicken

Written by Jessica F | Dec 18, 2023 9:30:00 PM

Indulge the whole family and discover a burst of flavor that will leave everyone wanting more with this recipe. Don't miss out - give it a try today and share your feedback with us!

Citrus Chicken

Ingredients:

  • 4 6 oz. bone-in chicken thighs

  • 2 tsp. dried oregano

  • 1 tsp. ground cumin

  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice

  • ½ tsp. salt

  • ¼ tsp. black pepper

  • 1 orange (sliced for garnish)

Directions:

  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. Mix the chicken, oregano, cumin, lime juice, salt and black pepper in a bowl. Proceed to the next step, or cover and refrigerate overnight.
  4. Put the contents of the bowl in the baking pan and transfer to the oven.
  5. Bake for about 1 hour until cooked and well browned.
  6. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Total calories      231
Total fat             15 g
Protein              22 g
Sodium              376 mg
Carbohydrate      1 g
Dietary fiber       0 g
Saturated fat       4 g
Total sugars        0 g

Try out this recipe and let us know what you think!