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Citrus Chicken

Chicken thighs are coated in oregano, cumin, and lime juice and oven baked until tender and golden brown.

  • 1 hour
  • 4 Servings
  • $6.00 - $8.99

Ingredients

  • 4 6-ounce chicken thighs
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 orange, sliced

Steps

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

Put the chicken, oregano, cumin, lime juice, salt, and pepper in the bowl and mix well. Proceed to the next step or cover and refrigerate up to overnight.

4

Put the contents of the bowl in the baking pan and transfer to the oven.

5

Bake about 1 hour until cooked throughout and well browned.

6

Serve right away.

7

Orange or lemon juice can be used instead of lime juice.

8

Garnish with orange slices or lime wedges.

Ingredients

Serving Size: 4 ounces

NutrientsAmount
Total Calories231
Total Fat15 g
Saturated Fat4 g
Monounsaturated Fat6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat3 g
Linoleic Acid3 g
α-Linolenic Acid0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA6 mg
Omega 3 - DHA5 mg
Cholesterol133 mg
Carbohydrates1 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Total Sugars0 g
Added Sugars included0 g
Protein22 g
Minerals
Calcium25 mg
Potassium282 mg
Sodium376 mg
Copper63 mcg
Iron2 mg
Magnesium26 mg
Phosphorus206 mg
Selenium24 mcg
Zinc2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A17 mcg RAE
Vitamin B60.4 mg
Vitamin B120.4 mcg
Vitamin C2 mg
Vitamin D0 mcg
Vitamin E0 mg
Vitamin K7 mcg
Folate6 mcg DFE
Thiamin0.1 mg
Riboflavin0.2 mg
Niacin6 mg
Choline67 mg

Source:

  • USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion