Chicken: Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Lime

posted by Terrytx 04-30-101 8:18 AM

* Exported from MasterCook *
Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Lime*
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Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Chicken Tex-Mex

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
4 (6 ounce) chicken thighs, skinned
3 tablespoons fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 lime wedges


Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl; stir in 1 tablespoon juice. Rub garlic mixture over chicken. Place chicken in a medium skillet.

Combine 1 tablespoon juice, chicken broth, and vinegar; pour over chicken. Place over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Wrap handle of pan with foil. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until a meat thermometer registers 180 degrees.

Remove chicken from pan; keep warm. Place pan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, and cook until reduced to 1/4 cup (about 3 minutes). Spoon over chicken. Sprinkle with cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.

Yield: 2 servings (serving size: 2 thighs and 2 tablespoons sauce). 326 cal, 10.4g fat, 51.1g pro, 4.8g carb, 0.5g fiber, 212mg chol, 517mg sod.

Source: Cooking Light-5/01

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