Skillet-Roasted Chicken with Pico de Gallo

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Chop ¼ red onion; place in a small bowl. Cut remaining ¾ onion into rough wedges; reserve for chicken.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Stir tomato, cilantro, jalapeño, and garlic into chopped onion. Add 2 teaspoons olive oil and ½ lime juice; stir to combine. Set aside pico de gallo.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Combine cayenne pepper, ground chile pepper, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Trim and clean chicken thighs. Lightly brush both sides with olive oil, then coat with spice mixture.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Heat remaining olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add chicken thighs; sear on both sides until skin is crispy, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Off heat, sprinkle with reserved onion wedges and remaining ½ lime juice.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Cook in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 12 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into centers should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Serve chicken with pico de gallo.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (2 servings total)