Description
This Chili Lime Chicken recipe is bursting with zesty flavors that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Tender chicken thighs marinated in a blend of lime juice, honey, and spices, then cooked to perfection for a mouthwatering dish that is both sweet and spicy.
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- ½ cup lime juice
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine lime juice, honey, cilantro, garlic, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, salt, and cayenne. Add chicken, cover, and refrigerate for 20 minutes to 4 hours.
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook marinated chicken in a skillet, then bake in the oven until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Prepare the Marinade Sauce: Simmer the reserved marinade in a saucepan until thickened.
- Finish and Serve: Brush the marinade over the cooked chicken and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
