Baked Honey Lime Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 onions
sliced
- 8 chicken thighs
bone-in and skin on
- 2 peaches
sliced
- 3 Tbsp runny honey
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- juice of 1 juicy lime
2-3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 Tbsp ginger
grated
- 2 cloves garlic
finely diced
- salt and pepper
- brown or white rice
- small bunch coriander / cilantro
leaves only
- 2 spring onions / scallions
finely sliced
- green chillies or red pepper flakes
optional
- lime wedges
- sesame seeds
Directions
- 1
PREPARE: Heat the oven to 200°C / 400°F / Gas 6. Spread the onions over the base of a baking dish that is large enough to hold all of the chicken thighs in one layer. (You need a dish rather than a baking sheet as there is lots of juice in this recipe).
- 2
SEASON THE CHICKEN: Season the chicken thighs well with salt and pepper and place on top of the onions. Tuck the peach slices all around the thighs.
- 3
MAKE THE SAUCE: In a small bowl whisk together the honey, soy sauce, ginger and garlic, brush two thirds over the chicken thighs, then roast in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, basting with the remaining glaze halfway through cooking. When the chicken is golden brown and cooked through remove from the oven.
- 4
SERVE AND ENJOY: Allow to rest for 5 minutes, then serve immediately with rice, coriander, spring onions, chillies (if using), lime wedges and scatter over some sesame seeds.
Baked Honey Lime Chicken
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About this Recipe
Craving a weeknight meal that's both effortlessly simple and bursting with flavor? This Baked Honey Lime Chicken delivers a sweet, sticky, and utterly delicious experience, making it an instant family favorite that comes together with minimal fuss.
This recipe shines by marrying tender, juicy chicken thighs with a vibrant honey-lime marinade. The use of bone-in, skin-on chicken ensures maximum succulence as it bakes, while sliced onions and sweet peaches caramelize alongside, infusing every bite with balanced flavor. It’s a simple technique that yields complex results, far beyond what its ease of preparation suggests.
Expect incredibly tender chicken thighs coated in a beautiful golden, sticky glaze that's perfectly balanced between sweet honey and tangy fresh lime. The grated ginger and finely diced garlic provide an aromatic warmth, cutting through the sweetness, while the baked peaches become wonderfully soft and juicy, complementing the savory chicken. This dish offers a delightful harmony of textures and tastes, making each forkful a satisfying blend of savory, sweet, and bright.
Customization & Serving
Feel free to adjust the heat level with green chilies or red pepper flakes, adding them to the marinade if you enjoy a kick. While the recipe calls for bone-in, skin-on thighs for the juiciest results, you can certainly experiment with other chicken parts if preferred, though cooking times may vary. The peaches add a lovely sweetness and texture, but you could omit them if they're not to your taste.
Serve this Baked Honey Lime Chicken hot over a bed of fluffy brown or white rice, allowing the delicious pan juices to soak in. Garnish generously with fresh coriander, finely sliced spring onions, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, and extra lime wedges for a final flourish.