Chili Lime Chicken

Name: Chili Lime Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 people
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs; ½ cup (121 g) lime juice; ¼ cup (85 g) honey; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 2 tablespoons garlic; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Marinating Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings
8 people
Calories
275 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner

Chili Lime Chicken

Iris Hanson

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Chili Lime Chicken is chicken thighs marinated in lime, honey, and spices, seared, then baked to perfection and brushed with a sticky glaze made from the reserved marinade. It is a delicious way to serve tender, juicy, flavorful chicken!

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Ingredients

Servings

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, about 6-8 thighs
½ cup (121 g) lime juice, fresh or store-bought
¼ cup (85 g) honey
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

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Instructions

To a large bowl, add lime juice, honey, cilantro, garlic, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, salt, and cayenne. Mix well. Add chicken. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes, up to 4 hours.
When ready, preheat oven to 400°F*.
To a large oven-safe skillet over medium to medium-high heat, add oil. Once hot, add the chicken, reserving the excess marinade. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until the chicken begins to brown. It will not be fully cooked at this time.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
While the chicken is cooking, to a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the reserved marinade. Bring to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until the marinade thickens and becomes sticky.
Brush the marinade over the cooked chicken. Serve warm.

Notes

*Air Fryer & Grilling Instructions
Air Fryer Instructions:
Grilling Instructions:
Marinate the chicken thighs as instructed.
When ready, place the marinated chicken thighs into the basket of your air fryer. Depending on the size of the air fryer, you may need to work in batches.
Air fry at 380°F for 14-16 minutes, flipping the chicken thighs halfway through, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
While the chicken is cooking, boil the marinade as instructed. Brush over cooked chicken thighs.
After marinating the chicken, preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F.
While grilling, boil the marinade. Brush the thickened marinade onto the chicken in the final few minutes of grilling.