Honey Lime Chicken Thighs

Name: Honey Lime Chicken Thighs
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 chicken thigh; 3 tbsp honey; 2 limes; 3 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp chili powder; 2 tbsp cilantro; salt and black pepper

Caramelized chicken thighs in a sticky honey lime glaze, bright, sweet, and gone before you can make seconds.

25 min · Beginner · 420 cal · 33g protein · $1.90/serving · American

Quick & Easy High-Protein Budget-Friendly

25minutes

4servings

420calories

33gprotein

$1.90per serving

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Ingredients (serves 4)

8 chicken thigh
3 tbsp honey
2 limes
3 cloves garlic
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp chili powder
2 tbsp cilantro
salt and black pepper

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Instructions

1
Pat the chicken thighs dry and season with chili powder, salt, and pepper.
2
Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat and sear the thighs 6 minutes on the first side until golden and crisp.
3
Flip and cook 5 minutes more until they reach 175°F.
4
Whisk the honey, juice of both limes, soy sauce, and minced garlic together, then pour into the skillet.
5
Simmer 2 minutes, turning the chicken to coat, until the glaze is sticky and clings to the thighs.
6
Shower with chopped cilantro and serve over rice with the extra glaze.