Cast-Iron Skillet Chicken with Spiced Citrus Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

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Juicy chicken thighs cooked in a cast-iron skillet with a vibrant glaze of orange, lime, and warming spices, perfect for a bright and comforting meal. This Latin American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, olive oil, orange juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Latin American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
3 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat dry 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken thighs skin side down and sear for 5-6 minutes until skin is golden brown and crisp, then flip and sear the other side for 3 minutes.
Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lime juice, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 3 minced garlic cloves until combined and fragrant.
Step 4: Pour the citrus-spice mixture over the chicken in the skillet, then transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 15 minutes until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
Step 5: Remove skillet from oven, spoon glaze over chicken, and sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro before serving.