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Citrus Chicken

Citrus Chicken on a plate
Makes: 4 Servings
Cook Time: 1 hour
Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Chicken thighs are coated in oregano, cumin, and lime juice and oven baked until tender and golden brown.

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)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 °F.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Put the contents of the bowl in the baking pan and transfer to the oven.
  5. Bake about 1 hour until cooked throughout and well browned.
  6. Serve right away.

Notes

  • Orange or lemon juice can be used instead of lime juice.
  • Garnish with orange slices or lime wedges.

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Source:

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 4 ounces
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 186
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 133 mg
Sodium 402 mg
Carbohydrates 2 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 25 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 31 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 302 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 186
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 133 mg
Carbohydrates 2 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 25 g
Minerals
Calcium 31 mg
Potassium 302 mg
Sodium 402 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 30 mg
Phosphorus 236 mg
Selenium 27 mg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 9 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.5 mg
Vitamin B12 0.4 mcg
Vitamin C 2 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 10 mcg
Folate 8 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 6 mg
Choline 73 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Protein Foods 3 1/2 ounces