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Chop 1/4 of the red onion and place in a small mixing bowl. Cut remaining onion into rough wedges and reserve for the chicken.
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Add tomato, jalapeno, garlic, and cilantro to the chopped onion. Add olive oil and 1/2 of the lime juice; stir mixture together and set aside.
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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Mix cayenne pepper, chile pepper, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.
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Trim and clean chicken thighs. Lightly brush both sides with olive oil, then coat with the spice mixture.
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Heat remaining olive oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat until you can see steam coming up from the pan. Add chicken and sear on both sides until skin is crispy, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove from the heat. Sprinkle with reserved onion wedges and remaining lime juice.
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Place in the preheated oven and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 12 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
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Plate chicken and top with pico de gallo.
Cook’s Note:
You can use bone-in chicken thighs if desired.
