Tangy Honey Lime Chicken: A Juicy Twist on Weeknight Dinners
A delicious and zesty chicken recipe perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: none
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix honey, lime juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Marinate chicken thighs in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Serve immediately garnished with lime wedges.
Notes
- Adjust the honey and lime ratio for desired sweetness and tanginess.
- Great paired with a side salad or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Tangy Honey Lime Chicken, Chicken Recipes, Weeknight Dinners