Honey Lime Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Marinating time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
314 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Honey Lime Chicken
Description
This Honey Lime Chicken recipe uses a marinade blending lime zest and juice, olive oil, grated fresh ginger, garlic cloves, honey, and soy sauce. The flavors combine sweet, citrusy, spicy, and savory elements to enhance the chicken. Marinating for at least an hour helps the chicken absorb these tastes.
Roasting the drumsticks in the oven cooks the meat through while the BBQ finish adds a smoky char and texture contrast. The result is juicy chicken with a sticky, flavorful glaze. Black pepper and optional red chili provide gentle heat.
This dish pairs well with fresh sides or can be served at outdoor grills and casual meals. Cilantro garnishes add a bright, fresh touch balancing the sweet and savory glaze.
If a BBQ is unavailable, the chicken may be cooked through fully in the oven for a somewhat different but still flavorful result. Swapping drumsticks for boneless thighs is possible for convenience or preference. Adding chili sauce to the marinade can increase spiciness to taste.
Ingredients
- 8 chicken drumstick
- 1 lime (juice and zest only)
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon ginger grated, fresh
- 4 garlic clove
- 4 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 5 g cilantro fresh
- 1 pinch black pepper ground
- 1 red chili pepper optional if you want some spice to it
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C(fan)/400°F/Gas 6.
- Mix together all the ingredients for the marinade.
- Coat the chicken with the marinade and leave in the fridge for at least an hour.
- Put the chicken on a baking tray and cook in the oven for 25 minutes.
- Transfer to the BBQ to finish it off for a further 10 minutes.
Notes
- Add chili sauce to the marinade for extra spice if desired.
- If no BBQ is available, bake the chicken in the oven for 30 minutes or until cooked through.
- Boneless chicken thighs can be used instead of drumsticks as a substitute.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 314 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2drumsticks | |
| Calories | 314kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 139mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 410mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 380mg | 8% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 145IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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