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Honey Lime Chicken Thighs recipe featuring boneless, skinless chicken.

Honey Lime Chicken Thighs

Tender chicken thighs marinated with honey and lime, seared to perfection for a flavorful, comforting dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 680 grams 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut in half
  • 1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1.5 teaspoons cumin powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1.5 tablespoons lime juice (about half a lime)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice the boneless chicken thighs in half, trimming off any larger pieces of fat.
Seasoning
  1. Sprinkle the smoked paprika, cumin powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper generously over both sides of the chicken. Rub the spices in thoroughly.
Cooking
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until it shimmers.
  2. Lay the chicken into the pan and reduce the heat to medium-high, cooking for about 8–10 minutes on one side.
  3. Flip the chicken over, add the remaining tablespoon of oil, and cook for another 8–10 minutes until golden brown.
  4. In the final minute of cooking, drizzle over the honey and lime juice, allowing it to caramelize slightly.
Serving
  1. Let the chicken rest for a moment before slicing or serving it whole.

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh limes. Serve with fluffy rice or over a spinach salad to soak up the glaze. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days or freeze for later.