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Spicy Honey Lime Chicken

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A quick and flavorful weeknight chicken thigh recipe with a sticky, sweet, tangy, and spicy glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha (or more, to taste)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional garnishes: chopped cilantro, lime wedges, sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, soy sauce, sriracha, minced garlic, and grated ginger. This is your sauce.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add chicken thighs to the hot skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes per side, until browned.
  5. Pour the honey-lime sauce over the chicken in the skillet.
  6. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened and become sticky. Flip the chicken halfway through cooking to coat evenly.
  7. If the sauce is too thin, remove the chicken from the skillet and simmer the sauce uncovered for a few more minutes until it reaches your desired consistency.
  8. Serve the spicy honey lime chicken hot, drizzled with extra sauce. Garnish with cilantro, lime wedges, or sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

  • For baked chicken, marinate thighs in the sauce for at least 30 minutes, then bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through. Broil for the last 2-3 minutes to caramelize the sauce.
  • Adjust sriracha to your preferred spice level.
  • This chicken is excellent served with steamed rice, in tacos, or as part of a meal prep bowl.

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