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Skillet Honey Lime Chicken

Tender chicken thighs cooked in a sticky honey-lime sauce for a bright, easy weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Medium Skillet
  • Tongs or spatula
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring Cups
  • Whisk
  • Meat Thermometer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 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
 

  • Place the chicken in a large bowl and toss with the ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and ground black pepper until evenly coated.
  • Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the chicken to the skillet and cook 3–4 minutes per side, or until browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°F (74°C). Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
  • To the same skillet, add the honey, fresh lime juice, lime zest, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and whisk continuously until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon the sauce over it, and simmer for 3–4 minutes to coat and heat through.
  • Serve the chicken topped with pan sauce.

Notes

  • Use thighs for more flavor or breasts for leaner meat.
  • Zest and juice one lime to get the stated amounts.
  • Watch the sauce closely — it thickens quickly once boiling.
  • Adjust chili powder to taste for more or less heat.