Zesty Lime Tajín crispy chicken thighs🍋🟩🔥 the flavor in this recipe is the perfect blend of citrus-lime and chile🤌🏼
This Mexican inspired marinade is only a few simple ingredients and is BURSTING with flavor.
Tajín is really the star of the show in this recipe 🤩 This spice unique blend of mild chili peppers, lime, and sea salt.
Other favorite Tajin uses: rimming a margarita glass, sprinkled on watermelon, mango, or cucumber slices, or mixed into a homemade dip.
This recipe is tangy and salty with just the slightest amount of heat!
Zesty Lime Tajín Crispy Chicken Thighs
Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
Ingredients:
4-6 chicken thighs
2 Tbsp of Tajín
1/2 tsp of smoked paprika
Juice of 2 limes
1/4 cup of olive oil
Pinch of salt and pepper
Optional: 1-2 tsp of hot honey
Instructions:
Wash/remove skins on chicken thighs
Add marinade ingredients to a bowl and whisk well
Pour the marinade over the chicken in a bowl, tossing and making sure it is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or so.
Transfer chicken to a parchment lined baking sheet and pour any extra marinate over the top of the chicken. Top each chicken with a slice of lime for garnish.
Bake at 425 for about 40-45 min or until the chicken has reached an internal temp of 165 and is crispy on the outside.
Top chicken with an extra sprinkle of Tajín
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