Dinner for 10
Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken
Chicken thighs marinate in cilantro lime oil, then grill over medium-high heat until juicy and fully cooked.
$4.87for 4 servings
$1.22 per serving$4.87 for 4
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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
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- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 10servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless$2.29/lb typical | 3 lb | $6.87Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 4 | $2.40Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.75 | $0.93Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.17 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilHoney or maple syrupDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3 lb skinless chicken thighs
- 4 limes
- 1 cup roughly chopped cilantro leaves and stems
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- extra cilantro (optional)
Steps
- Blend the lime juice, cilantro, olive oil, honey, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Coat the chicken thighs with the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Heat the grill to medium-high, about 400 F, and oil the grates.
- Grill the chicken for 8 minutes per side, turning once.
- Continue grilling for 4 minutes, until the thickest pieces reach 165 F.
- Rest the chicken for 5 minutes and top with extra cilantro.
Swaps
- Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless for Chicken breast, bonelessabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices
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