Honey Lime Chicken
Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod
Juicy, flavorful grilled chicken thighs marinated in fresh lime juice, honey, garlic, and smoky spices. This easy summer favorite is perfect for BBQs, meal prep, or quick weeknight dinners.
Servings: 4
Calories: 359kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs*
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, garlic, oil, smoked paprika, cumin, salt and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Add the chicken thighs and toss until well coated. Cover and marinate for 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and cook 5-7 minutes per side or until chicken reaches 165°F. Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
If you want to use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, you can, they will take a little longer to cook. You can also use chicken breasts for this recipe.
How to Store:
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in a skillet over medium-low heat or microwave in short bursts to avoid drying it out.
- Freeze cooked chicken for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat as needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 787mg | Potassium: 609mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 349IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg