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Cooked, bite-sized pieces of honey lime chicken with a dark glaze are scattered in a skillet, garnished with chopped fresh herbs.
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Chili Lime Chicken

Zesty chili lime chicken made in one skillet! Easy, flavorful, and perfect for tacos, bowls, or a quick dinner.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword chili lime chicken, easy chicken marinade, honey lime chicken, marinated chicken thighs, skillet chicken recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 472kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a large bowl combine the lime juice, honey, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. Whisk together.
  • Pour half of the marinade mixture into a small saucepan and set aside.
  • Add the cubed chicken thighs to the large bowl. Toss with the remaining marinade in the large bowl until well coated. Set aside.
  • Place the small saucepan with the remaining marinade on the stove and heat over medium-high heat until it begins to boil. Make sure to stir constantly so it doesn’t burn. Keep cooking until it begins to bubble and thicken, 3-5 minutes. Once thickened, remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Heat a skillet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, remove the chicken from the marinade adding it to the hot skillet. Dispose of the excess marinade. Cook the chicken for 7-10 minutes or until fully cooked.
  • Pour the thickened sauce over the cooked chicken and toss until well-coated, continuing to cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve as a standalone entree, in a bowl with rice and other toppings, or on a taco.

Nutrition

Serving: 4oz | Calories: 472kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 1908mg | Potassium: 432mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 931IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg