Zesty One-Pan Lime-Garlic Chicken with Avocado and Black Bean Salsa

Ingredients

• 4 pieces chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 tablespoon lime zest

• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 large avocado, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon salt

Method

1. 01
   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 02
   In a large oven-proof skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs, skin side down, and cook until the skin is golden brown, about 5 minutes.
3. 03
   Flip the chicken thighs and add minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
4. 04
   Pour lime juice over the chicken and sprinkle with lime zest. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
5. 05
   While the chicken is roasting, prepare the avocado and black bean salsa. In a medium bowl, combine black beans, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Gently toss to mix.
6. 06
   Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes.
7. 07
   Serve the chicken with the avocado and black bean salsa on the side. Garnish with additional cilantro if desired.