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Zesty Honey Lime Chicken Recipe for Easy Weeknight Dinners

Zesty Honey Lime Chicken Recipe for Easy Weeknight Dinners
Prep
5 min
Cook
12 min
Total
17 min
Serves
4
Calories
280 kcal
Carbs
8.00 g

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbsboneless (skinless chicken breasts or thighs)
  • 3 tablespoonshoney
  • —Juice of 2 fresh limes
  • 3garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 tablespoonsolive oil
  • 1 teaspoonsalt
  • 1/2 teaspoonblack pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoonred pepper flakes (optional)
  • —A handful fresh cilantro (chopped (optional))

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prep your ingredients: gather chicken, honey, fresh lime juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Chop cilantro and set aside.

  2. 2

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and warm until shimmering but not smoking.

  3. 3

    Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper on both sides. Place in hot skillet without crowding. Cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).

  4. 4

    Push chicken to one side of the pan. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and minced garlic to empty side. Sauté garlic about 30 seconds until fragrant.

  5. 5

    Add honey, lime juice, and red pepper flakes. Stir gently and let sauce bubble and thicken for about 2 minutes.

  6. 6

    Spoon sauce over chicken, turning to coat evenly. If sauce is too thin, simmer a bit longer but watch to avoid burning.

  7. 7

    Transfer chicken to plates, drizzle extra sauce on top, and sprinkle with fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.