Smoky Chicken

Name: Smoky Chicken
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

8 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Directions

1

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add 1 teaspoon oil to pan. Add chicken; cook 4 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from pan; cool slightly. Shred chicken.
2

Heat butter and remaining 2 teaspoons oil in pan over medium-high heat until butter melts. Stir in paprika and cumin. Add chicken, tossing to coat. Spread chicken into an even layer. Cook 3 minutes without stirring; turn chicken over, and cook 3 more minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt, and drizzle with lime juice; toss to coat.