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Spicy Honey Lime Chicken Thigh Recipe

Boneless skinless chicken thighs in a delicious garlic infused sauce that's sticky, sweet and spicy, with a tart citrus tang from the lime juice
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, honey, lime
Servings: 4
Calories: 357kcal
Author: Tricia

Ingredients

  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup honey
  • juice of 1 lime (about 1 ½ tablespoons)
  • pinch of salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Sriracha dry seasoning more or less to taste (or substitute your favorite seasoning blend)
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 8 thighs)
  • ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed chili pepper flakes (optional)
  • chopped fresh parsley for garnish
  • sliced lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  • Combine the garlic, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, salt and black pepper in a small bowl. Stir to combine, set aside.
  • Sprinkle both sides of the chicken thighs with the dry Sriracha seasoning blend.
  • Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and heat until shimmering. Add the chicken thighs in a single layer. Cook the chicken until browned on both sides; 4-5 minutes per side. Reduce the heat to medium and add the garlic lime sauce. Cook the chicken, turning and stirring occasionally, until cooked through, 7-10 minutes. The sauce will thicken and caramelize and reduce slightly.
  • Sprinkle the chicken with crushed chili pepper flakes and parsley, if desired. Serve over your favorite cooked pasta or rice. Garnish with fresh lime slices if desired.

Notes

  • Chicken breasts or chicken cutlets can be substituted for the thighs but need to cook a bit longer.
  • If you need to use liquid Sriracha sauce, marinate the chicken in enough sauce to coat. Place in a zipper bag and refrigerate until needed. The chicken won't brown as well, and the flavor is slightly different. We prefer the dry seasoning for this recipe and believe you will too.
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.

Nutrition

Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 599mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 59IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg