Description
A zesty and sweet 30-minute chicken dish with a perfect balance of heat and citrus.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon lime zest
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons avocado oil
Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and smoked paprika.
Step 2: Mix honey, lime juice, zest, garlic, and chili flakes in a small bowl.
Step 3: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 6 minutes per side.
Step 4: Pour the honey-lime mixture into the skillet during the last 3 minutes of cooking.
Step 5: Baste the chicken with the thickening sauce until it is glossy and cooked through.
Step 6: Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for maximum juiciness, and ensure the honey is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: American-Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh with sauce
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
