Skillet Honey Lime Chicken
Delicious spiced rubbed chicken cooked to tender and juicy perfection. It gets glazed with the most amazing honey lime sauce and is sure to be a huge hit!
Servings: 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, or chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅕ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, about 1 lime
- 2 teaspoons lime zest, about 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
Instructions
- Add 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, to a large bowl and toss with 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ⅕ teaspoon ground black pepper.
- Heat a medium-sized skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the chicken to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until the chicken is browned and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the chicken and set aside on a plate.
- Add ½ cup honey, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 2 teaspoons lime zest, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon minced garlic to the skillet. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and whisk until it thickens, about 2 minutes.
- Add the chicken back to the skillet and coat in the sauce. Simmer for 3-4 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 637mg | Potassium: 327mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 134IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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