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Baked Cilantro Chicken

This baked cilantro chicken thigh recipe is a zesty, juicy, and easy-to-make meal prep favorite, paired with roasted veggies for a balanced, flavorful dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine Latin
Servings 5
Calories 456 kcal

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • baking dish
  • blender

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Vegetables

  • 5 chicken thighs (bone in, skin on)
  • 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
  • 1/2 red onion (sliced)

Cilantro Marinade

  • 1 cup cilantro (washed and chopped)
  • 3 garlic cloves (peeled)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  • Blend up the marinade: cilantro, garlic, olive oil, lime juice, honey, and spices go into the blender. Blend until smooth and vibrant.
  • Marinate: Place your chicken thighs in a baking dish and pour ¾ of the marinade over them. Brush it all over to coat thoroughly. Save the remaining ¼ as a dipping sauce (trust me, you’ll want it)
  • Top with Veggies: Add the red bell pepper and red onion on top of and around the chicken. Drizzle with that extra tablespoon of olive oil.
  • Bake for 35–45 minutes until the chicken hits 165°F internally and the skin (if using skin-on) is golden and crispy.
  • Cool & Portion: Let it cool slightly, then portion into meal prep containers with your favorite sides—think brown rice, roasted potatoes, greens, or warm tortillas!

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Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 456kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 24gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 142mgSodium: 232mgPotassium: 410mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1130IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg