Persian Lime Baked Chicken
Ingredients
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4 tablespoons Persian Lime olive oil
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2 teaspoon grated lime zest
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2 tablespoons lime juice
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon ground coriander
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (8 pieces)
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6 medium scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1/4 Cup chopped fresh cilantro
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Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 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.
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Remove chicken thighs from marinade and place them into a baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes.
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Remove from oven and add scallions to baking dish.Bake for 8 more minutes or until chicken is 165 degrees
Note: we shredded the chicken and used it in burritos and taco bowls 🙂