Description
Honey Lime Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish that combines the perfect balance of sweet and tangy notes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or gatherings. With tender chicken thighs coated in a luscious honey-lime sauce, this recipe not only tantalizes the taste buds but is also easy to prepare in just 20 minutes. Serve it over fluffy rice, alongside fresh salads, or in soft tacos for a delightful meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- Juice and zest of 2 limes
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and chili powder; drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of at least 165°F).
- Remove chicken and sauté minced garlic in the same skillet until fragrant.
- Deglaze pan with water, then add honey, soy sauce, lime juice, lime zest, and red pepper flakes; whisk until combined.
- Simmer sauce for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add chicken back to skillet, coat with sauce, garnish with cilantro if desired, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg