Thyme And Lime Chicken Recipe

Name: Thyme And Lime Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 chicken thighs; 2 tablespoons scallions, chopped; 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 limes, juice of or 1 lemon, juice of; 6 tablespoons butter, melted and divided; salt; black pepper, freshly ground; cooked rice, to serve; 1 lime, sliced; 4 fresh cilantro stems, to garnish

Servings: persons

8 chicken thighs
2 tablespoons scallions, chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 limes, juice of or 1 lemon, juice of
6 tablespoons butter, melted and divided
salt
black pepper, freshly ground
cooked rice, to serve
1 lime, sliced
4 fresh cilantro stems, to garnish

1
Place chicken thighs in an ovenproof dish or on a platter, skin-side down. With a very sharp knife, slit the thighs lengthwise along the thigh bone of each thigh. Mix the scallion with a little salt and pepper and press the mixture into the slits.
2
In a small bowl mix together the thyme, garlic, lime or lemon juice and all but 2 tablespoons of the butter. Spoon over each chicken thigh.
3
Spoon the remaining butter over the top. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and allow to marinate in the refrigerator several hours or overnight.
4
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F Remove plastic wrap from the chicken and cover the dish with foil. Bake chicken for 1 hour, then remove the foil and cook for a few minutes to brown. Serve hot, with rice and garnish with lime slices and cilantro sprigs.

618

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 chicken thighs, 2 tablespoons scallions, chopped, 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Thyme And Lime Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Thyme And Lime Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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