Description
A quick, flavorful, and juicy chicken dinner featuring a sweet and tangy honey lime glaze. This easy weeknight meal is ready in under 30 minutes and uses simple pantry staples.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Neutral oil (avocado or light olive oil)
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Paprika
- Garlic powder
- Honey
- Fresh lime juice (from about 3 medium limes)
- Soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- Fresh garlic, minced
- Fresh ginger, grated
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, fresh lime juice, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Heat neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs in a single layer and sear for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Flip chicken and cook for another 4-5 minutes until cooked through. Remove chicken from pan and set aside on a clean plate, leaving rendered fat in the pan.
- Reduce heat to medium. Pour the honey lime sauce into the pan and scrape up any browned bits. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return chicken to the pan and spoon the sauce over the meat. Cook for 1-2 minutes to glaze the chicken, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from heat, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve immediately.
Notes
Patting the chicken dry is crucial for a good sear. Honey burns easily, so keep the heat at medium-high and watch the sauce closely. If the sauce is too thin, simmer longer or add a cornstarch slurry. For a spicy version, add more red pepper flakes or jalapeño. This recipe is naturally dairy-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Protein: 25
Keywords: honey lime chicken, easy dinner, weeknight meals, chicken thighs, healthy dinner, gluten-free options, quick recipes