Chili Lime Chicken
Chili Lime Chicken is chicken thighs marinated in lime, honey, and spices, seared, then baked to perfection and brushed with a sticky glaze made from the reserved marinade. It is a delicious way to serve tender, juicy, flavorful chicken!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, (about 6-8 thighs)
- ½ cup (121 g) lime juice, (fresh or store-bought)
- ¼ cup (85 g) 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
Directions
- 1
To a large bowl, add lime juice, honey, cilantro, garlic, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, salt, and cayenne. Mix well. Add chicken. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes, up to 4 hours.
- 2
When ready, preheat oven to 400°F*.
- 3
To a large oven-safe skillet over medium to medium-high heat, add oil. Once hot, add the chicken, reserving the excess marinade. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until the chicken begins to brown. It will not be fully cooked at this time.
- 4
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- 5
While the chicken is cooking, to a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the reserved marinade. Bring to a boil.
- 6
Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until the marinade thickens and becomes sticky.
- 7
Brush the marinade over the cooked chicken. Serve warm.