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Tangy Honey Lime Chicken Delight

Juicy chicken glazed with a sweet and tangy honey-lime sauce for a quick and flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Modern
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Chicken Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts or thighs
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp lime juice fresh
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • optional cilantro or green onions for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F or heat skillet over medium-high.
  2. Whisk together honey, lime juice, garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Brush chicken with half of the glaze and marinate 10–15 minutes.
  4. Cook chicken in oven 20–25 minutes or in skillet 3–4 minutes per side until 165°F internal temperature.
  5. Baste with remaining glaze during cooking.
  6. Plate chicken, drizzle with glaze, garnish with cilantro or green onions, and serve.

Notes

Add lime zest to the glaze for extra brightness.