Cilantro Lime Chicken

Preparation: 2 hours, 20 minutes
Cook:  20 minutes
Servings: 6 

INGREDIENTS
-1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
-2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
-1 tablespoon lime zest
-2 teaspoons chili powder
-1 teaspoon ground cumin
-1 teaspoon kosher salt
-1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
-2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs 

INSTRUCTIONS
In a medium bowl, combine cilantro, 2 tablespoons olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. 

In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine chicken and cilantro mixture; marinate for at least 2 hours to overnight, turning the bag occasionally. Drain the chicken from the marinade. 

Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a cast iron grill pan over medium-high heat.* Working in batches, add chicken to the grill pan in a single layer and cook until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 4-5 minutes per side. 

Serve immediately. 

NOTE: 

*If you do not have a cast iron grill pan, you can also use a large cast iron skillet or grill on barbecue. 

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