Citrus-Chicken_ProteinMeal
  • Prep Time:20 minutes

  • Cook Time: 1 hour

  • Serving Size:

  • Serves: 4 Servings

Ingredients

4 6-ounce chicken thighs (bone-in)
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 orange
sliced (optional
for garnish)

Steps

Preheat the oven to 425 °F.
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.
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.
Put the contents of the bowl in the baking pan and transfer to the oven.
Bake about 1 hour until cooked throughout and well browned.
Serve right away.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 231
Total Fat 15 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Cholesterol 133 mg
Sodium 376 mg
Carbohydrates 1 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 22 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 25 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 282 mg

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

U.S. Department of Agriculture. MyPlate Kitchen Website. Citrus Chicken. Recipe source: USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion. Available at MyPlate.gov/MyPlateKitchen. Access date: 09-05-2024.