Honey Lime Garlic Chicken
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
189 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Honey Lime Garlic Chicken
Description
The Honey Lime Garlic Chicken recipe brings together simple ingredients like butter, honey, lime juice, and garlic to create a glaze that caramelizes on the chicken during both stovetop and oven cooking. Starting with seasoning and browning the chicken imparts a savory base, while the honey and lime blend offers a sweet and tart accent that complements the garlic's pungency. Baking the chicken in the sauce allows flavors to meld and ensures the meat is cooked through yet tender.
The texture balances a lightly crisped exterior from searing with a juicy, buttery interior softened by oven finishing. Fresh chopped cilantro and lime slices added at the end provide a fresh herbal and citrus aroma, brightening the dish. The recipe suits serving with steamed rice or roasted vegetables, which absorb the flavorful sauce and complete the meal.
To serve, spoon extra pan sauce over the chicken and accompany it with side dishes that can soak up the glaze. The recipe uses basic pantry items and can be adapted with different cuts of chicken, making it practical for various meals. This approach offers a pleasing interplay of sweet, savory, and acidic notes balanced by garlic butter richness, showing how straightforward components can yield a nuanced chicken dish.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast OR 6 large chicken thighs (bone-in or boneless, boneless skinless
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons butter divided
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- lime about 2 tablespoons, juice of 1
- cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees and season chicken with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large skillet over medium heat melt 2 tablespoons butter, add honey and juice from 1/2 of a lime, stir and bring to a boil. Add chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. Transfer chicken to a plate.
- Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter, garlic, and remaining lime juice to the pan and stir until melted bubbling. Transfer chicken back to the pan and spoon sauce from the pan over each piece of chicken.
- Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through. Add lime slices and chopped cilantro for garnish and serve.
Notes
- Season chicken pieces thoroughly with salt and pepper before cooking to enhance flavor.
- Basting the chicken with the garlic-butter lime sauce during baking helps keep the meat moist.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime slices just before serving for added brightness.
- Serve the chicken with steamed rice or roasted vegetables to absorb the glaze and complete the meal.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 189 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 189kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 455mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 59IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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