Cilantro Jalapeño Chicken

• total time: 32 minutes

Ingredients

Chicken:

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs

2 tbsp avocado oil

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

Cilantro Jalapeños Crema:

4 garlic cloves

½ cup fresh cilantro

1–2 jalapeños

Juice of 2 limes (about 3 tbsp)

1 cup Greek yogurt or Cottage cheese

1/2 cup Sour cream

Garlic powder

Onion powder

Salt & pepper, to taste

Toppings:

1 avocado, diced

½ cup homemade pickled onions

Fresh cilantro

Cilantro jalapeño crema

Directions

Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.

Pat the chicken thighs dry. Add avocado oil, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.

Blend garlic, cilantro, jalapeños, lime juice, green onions, avocado oil, cumin, salt, and pepper until combined. Reserve some for serving, if desired.

Coat the chicken with the cilantro jalapeño mixture and arrange it on the sheet pan, leaving space between each piece.

Roast for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Cooking time will vary depending on the size of the thighs.

Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then top with avocado, homemade pickled onions, fresh cilantro, and a generous drizzle of cilantro jalapeño crema. 🌿🔥

Serve and ENJOY this juicy, flavorful one-pan meal!

Would you make this for your next weeknight dinner?! 🌶️🍗😍