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Honey Lime Chicken
This 20-minute honey lime chicken is baked in a mixture of honey, soy sauce, and fresh lime juice. It's the BEST chicken dish you can make for the entire family!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 389 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500g) chicken thighs deboned, skin-on
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1.5 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 dashes cayenne pepper
- 1 big pinch salt
- parsley chopped
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (207°C). Rub the minced garlic on the chicken thighs with your hands. Add honey, soy sauce, lime juice, cayenne pepper, and salt to the chicken. Stir to combine well. Transfer the chicken and the honey mixture to a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Cover the chicken with aluminum foil to prevent burning.Pro tip: Double the marinade if you want it to be more “saucy.”
- Bake the chicken for 20 minutes, or until cooked. If the sauce pools at the bottom of the foil, spoon and brush the sauce over the chicken. Broil the chicken for 1 minute or until the chicken skin is charred. Remove from heat, garnish with parsley. Squeeze the lime wedges over the chicken before serving.
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Notes
- If time allows, marinate the chicken in the sauce for around 30 minutes for deeper flavor.
- If using boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, keep in mind that they won’t brown as deeply as skin-on thighs. Skip the broiling step, as it won’t add any char and may dry out the meat.
- You can also make this recipe in a pan or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Be sure to turn the chicken frequently to prevent the honey in the marinade from burning.
Nutrition Information
Serving
3people
Calories
389kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
148mg
(49%)
Sodium
621mg
(26%)
Potassium
380mg
(11%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
539IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 389
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3people | |
| Calories | 389kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 148mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 621mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 380mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 539IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.