Honey Lime Chicken

4.57 from 204 votes

This easy 20-minute honey lime chicken is made with a simple glaze of honey, soy sauce, and fresh lime juice. It’s the best chicken dish for busy weeknights, with a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors that the whole family will love.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Chicken

Cuisine: Asian Recipes

Keyword: Honey Lime Chicken

Servings: people

Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

1 lb (500g) chicken thighs deboned, skin-on
3 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons honey
1.5 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
3 dashes cayenne pepper
1 big pinch salt
parsley chopped
lime wedges

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (207°C). Rub the minced garlic on the chicken thighs with your hands. Add honey, soy sauce, lime juice, cayenne pepper, and salt to the chicken. Stir to combine well. Transfer the chicken and the honey mixture to a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Cover the chicken with aluminum foil to prevent burning.
Pro tip: Double the marinade if you want it to be more “saucy.”
Bake the chicken for 20 minutes, or until cooked. If the sauce pools at the bottom of the foil, spoon and brush the sauce over the chicken. Broil the chicken for 1 minute or until the chicken skin is charred. Remove from heat, garnish with parsley. Squeeze the lime wedges over the chicken before serving.

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Notes

If I’ve got a little extra time, I like to let the chicken marinate in the sauce for about 30 minutes. It really lets all those amazing flavors soak in and makes the chicken even more delicious! But don’t over-marinade, especially with the lime juice—it can make the chicken too soft.
When using boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, don’t expect them to brown as much as skin-on thighs. I usually skip the broiling step for these because it won’t get that crispy char, and it could dry out the meat.
If I’m short on time, I’ll just cook the chicken in a pan or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Just be sure to flip it often to keep that honey marinade from burning.

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