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    Honey Lime Chicken Thighs

    Published: Feb 26, 2018 / 195 Comments

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    Pan-Roasted Honey Lime Chicken Thighs - one of the best chicken thigh recipes you'll ever try! Easy, delicious, simple ingredients.

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    I love cooking chicken thighs - they are so easy to handle, and always come out moist and juicy. Can't really go wrong with this cut of meat. You'll love this simple recipe - perfect for a quick, weeknight dinner, and very budget-friendly too!

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    Often, chicken thigh recipes involve baking the thighs in the oven, but here I am browning the chicken in a large skillet on the stove top, then add honey-lime mixture to the same skillet and let the thighs cook in its own juices on lower heat for about 20 minutes. During the cooking process the chicken thighs release their juices which get mixed in with the honey-lime mixture to produce really delicious sauce which you will then drizzle over the chicken before serving. You can also drizzle these pan juices over a side dish, such as rice. YUM! By the way, if you need an idea for a yummy side dish recipe, here is a rice recipe which will be perfect with these chicken thighs: Cilantro-Lime Black Bean Rice.

    Also, many people really like chicken thigh recipes with cilantro and lime, and I have a great recipe for you that has all the ingredients you'll love, everything is cooked in one-pan, which makes the clean-up a breeze. Check it out: Chicken Thighs with Cilantro-Lime Black Bean Rice.

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    4.75 from 231 votes

    Honey Lime Chicken Thighs

    Pan-Roasted Honey Lime Chicken Thighs - one of the best and the easiest chicken thigh recipes you'll ever try! 
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories per serving 540 kcal
    Author: Julia

    Ingredients

    • 4 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
    • 2 tablespoons honey
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 7 chicken thighs (about 7 or 8 chicken thighs, depends on the size of your skillet)
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 green onions chopped
    • 1 lime sliced (for garnish only)

    Instructions 

    • In a small bowl combine lime juice, honey, soy sauce.
    • Salt the chicken thighs with ½ teaspoon of salt (or more) thoroughly, all over, including under the skin.
    • In 12-inch skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs, skin side down, and cook for about 5 minutes until the chicken skin side gets nicely browned (make sure to get really nice brown, not just pale brown - it makes a difference in presentation).
    • Turn chicken, so that skins sides are up and add lime-honey mixture to the skillet. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 14 to 18 minutes longer or until done (chicken should register 180 degrees F on instant thermometer). While cooking, covered, chicken thighs will release their own juices, as well.
    • Transfer chicken to plates. Drizzle chicken with pan juices. Top with chopped green onions and serve with lime slices.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Information
    Honey Lime Chicken Thighs
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    540
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    39
    g
    60
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    9
    g
    56
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    193
    mg
    64
    %
    Sodium
     
    696
    mg
    30
    %
    Potassium
     
    466
    mg
    13
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    12
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    9
    g
    10
    %
    Protein
     
    32
    g
    64
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    215
    IU
    4
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    10.5
    mg
    13
    %
    Calcium
     
    26
    mg
    3
    %
    Iron
     
    1.6
    mg
    9
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

    Tried this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment and provide a Star Rating below - I love your feedback and try to respond to every comment!

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    1. Bernie F

      February 12, 2023 at 8:21 pm

      This was great! I'm a white meat girl, my husband is a dark meat guy. I found your blog through a friend who had shared a different recipe. This entree looked delicious! I made it tonight and my husband loved it! Thank you so much for sharing your recipes, and talents, with us! I've picked out a few others to try as well!

      Reply
      • Julia

        February 13, 2023 at 5:51 pm

        Bernie, thank you so much for such a positive and heartwarming comment. 🙂 Glad you gave this recipe a try and loved it! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Jacob

      December 23, 2022 at 7:15 pm

      Really great! We’ve made it twice now. We were out of limes but mandarin oranges made a fine substitute.

      Thanks, this one will go in the box.

      *It’s also refreshing to know your not some media giant impersonating a recipe blogger.

      Reply
      • Julia

        December 24, 2022 at 12:07 pm

        Jacob, I am glad you enjoyed it! I love your resourcefulness - using mandarin oranges sounds so good!

        And, yes, it's just me, running this food blog, making the recipes, and taking the photos! 🙂 Happy Holidays! 🙂

        Reply
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