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Sweet and Tangy Honey Lime Chicken Thighs You’ll Love

Irresistible Honey Lime Chicken Thighs recipe featuring juicy chicken thighs coated in sweet honey and tangy lime flavors, perfect for a quick dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marination Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 thighs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs Can substitute with boneless thighs or chicken breasts.
For the Marinade
  • 0.25 cup honey Substitute with maple syrup for richer taste.
  • 0.25 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest Enhances the citrus aroma.
  • 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce Tamari for gluten-free option.
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • salt and pepper Essential for seasoning to taste.
Garnish
  • fresh cilantro Optional garnish.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Ovenproof skillet
  • Small Bowl
  • Whisk
  • resealable bag

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, minced garlic, lime zest, soy sauce, ground cumin, and smoked paprika. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Place chicken thighs in a resealable bag and pour the marinade over them, ensuring each piece is coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  4. In an ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Turn chicken thighs over, pour reserved marinade over them, and transfer skillet to the oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 24gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, marinate for 2 hours. Check temperature using a meat thermometer to ensure proper cooking.

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