Description

Chili Lime Chicken is chicken thighs marinated in lime, honey, and spices, seared, then baked to perfection and brushed with a sticky glaze made from the reserved marinade. It is a delicious way to serve tender, juicy, flavorful chicken!

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
½ cup lime juice
¼ cup honey
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

Step: To a large bowl, add lime juice, honey, cilantro, garlic, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, salt, and cayenne. Mix well. Add chicken. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes, up to 4 hours.
Step: When ready, preheat oven to 400°F.
Step: To a large oven-safe skillet over medium to medium-high heat, add oil. Once hot, add the chicken, reserving the excess marinade. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until the chicken begins to brown.
Step: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Step: While the chicken is cooking, to a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the reserved marinade. Bring to a boil.
Step: Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until the marinade thickens and becomes sticky.
Step: Brush the marinade over the cooked chicken. Serve warm.

Notes

You can also use an air fryer or grill to prepare this chicken. If air frying, cook at 380°F for 14-16 minutes. For grilling, cook for 6-8 minutes per side over medium-high heat.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking and Searing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with glaze
Calories: 275 kcal
Sugar: 9 g
Sodium: 450 mg
Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 12 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 28 g
Cholesterol: 105 mg

Keywords: Chili Lime Chicken, chicken thighs, dinner, main course