Healthy Recipe
Garlic Lime Chicken
by Kyle / @kyle
Chicken thighs marinated with lime, garlic, oregano, and a simple skillet finish.
Cook time
45 minutes
Servings
2 to 4
Difficulty
Medium
Food mood
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Source: Grit & Soul seed recipe concept. No outside source claimed. Dietary labels should be verified from ingredients before cooking.
Steps
- 1Season the chicken early so the flavor has time to settle in.
- 2Preheat the pan, grill, or oven before the chicken goes on.
- 3Cook until the outside has color and the inside is juicy.
- 4Rest briefly before cutting or saucing.
- 5Finish with acid, herbs, or sauce right before serving.
Grit & Soul tip
Dark meat forgives more heat, but every chicken dinner gets better with a short rest.
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