Description
Looking for a quick and delicious dinner option? Try this easy honey lime chicken recipe that takes just 20 minutes to prepare! Featuring juicy chicken thighs marinated in a delightful glaze of honey, soy sauce, and fresh lime juice, this dish strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tangy. It’s not only family-friendly but also versatile enough to impress your guests, whether served alongside rice, salad, or in tacos. Plus, with minimal cleanup required, you’ll have more time to enjoy your meal. This honey lime chicken is sure to become a weeknight favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs (deboned, skin-on)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1.5 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and cayenne pepper for seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (207°C).
- Rub minced garlic onto chicken thighs and place them on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
- In a mixing bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, lime juice, cayenne pepper, and salt; stir well.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken and cover it with foil.
- Bake for 20 minutes until cooked through; baste with sauce halfway if desired.
- Broil on high for an additional minute until crispy.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and lime wedges before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (approx. 125g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For more flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes or overnight. Serve with a side of coconut rice or citrus avocado salad for an elevated meal experience.