Honey Lime Garlic Chicken
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Incredibly flavorful Honey Lime Garlic Chicken is pan-seared for a crispy outside and baked for a juicy, tender center. One pan, ready in 30 minutes, you can’t go wrong with this easy dinner recipe!
Want more recipes to try? Look no further than my Baked Honey Cilantro Lime Salmon in Foil, Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs, and Chipotle Glazed Pork Chops with Peach Salsa.
This chicken dish has quickly become one of my all-time favorite dinner recipes. It is easy, simple, and comes together in about 30 minutes. On top of all that, it involves four of my most beloved ingredients of all time. Any recipe that brings together honey, butter, lime, and garlic in perfect harmony catches a ride straight to the top of my must-make list.
I can’t get enough of one-pan dishes these days. Like this One Pan Brown Sugar Pork & Apples, so good! If you haven’t gotten your hands on an oven-safe skillet, you have got to make it happen. Being able to sear your meat on the stove, whip up the sauce in the same pan, and then transfer the whole thing straight into the oven is nothing short of magic.
Should I use chicken thighs or chicken breasts for this Honey Lime Garlic Chicken recipe?
Entirely up to you! This recipe is very versatile, you can use boneless chicken breasts, boneless chicken thighs, or even bone-in chicken thighs with skin on or off. You’ll need four chicken breasts or up to eight chicken thighs, depending on the size.
Do I need a cast-iron skillet for this recipe?
Not necessarily. Using a cast-iron skillet allows you to brown your chicken on the stove, as well as whip up the sauce/glaze for the chicken in the same pan, then transfer all of it straight into the oven without needing to dirty another dish. If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet yet, you can use any regular stove pan to brown the chicken and make the sauce, then simply transfer it into a casserole/baking dish before you put it in the oven.
Nothing like a delicious meal in 30 minutes or less! After this, you’ve gotta try One Pan Garlic Herb Chicken and Asparagus, Best Baked Chicken Thighs, Three Cheese Stuffed Balsamic Chicken, Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs, and Skillet Chicken in Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Sauce.
Honey Lime Garlic Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts , OR 6 large chicken thighs (bone-in or boneless)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- juice of 1 lime, about 2 tablespoons
- chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees and season chicken with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large skillet over medium heat melt 2 tablespoons butter, add honey and juice from 1/2 of a lime, stir and bring to a boil. Add chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. Transfer chicken to a plate.
- Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter, garlic, and remaining lime juice to the pan and stir until melted bubbling. Transfer chicken back to the pan and spoon sauce from the pan over each piece of chicken.
- Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through. Add lime slices and chopped cilantro for garnish and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Can you cook on top of stove one day and put in oven to finish the next day?
Hi Gerri- I haven’t done this myself and I can’t say that I recommend it! I worry that the chicken would get soggy or something similar! If you do try it, definitely let me know how it turns out.
Made this for weekly dinner night and oh man, it was a hit! Subbed lemon for the lime and it still turned out great, everyone loved it and it was so fast and easy to make!
Hi Janine! Excited to hear that you and your company enjoyed this chicken!! It’s one of my favorites for those go-to, quick weeknight meals! Thanks for sharing your great feedback! 🙂
Hi Bob – There is a print button on the recipe card just below the picture. I’m working to make it more bold so that it will better stand out. sorry for the confusion.
I love hearing when my recipes become a regular thing for someone! Makes so excited! Thanks for sharing, Michele!
This looks very tasty! Your photography skills are amazing!
Made this tonIght very tasty, i will be making this often.
Thanks!!
I love hearing when my recipes become a regular thing for someone! Makes so excited! Thanks for sharing, Michele!
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There is no questioning why this recipe is your favorite, Tiffany! I made this for my family, following your recipe religiously, and they loved it! I also pan-grilled some vegetables and made mashed potatoes to go with this lemony chicken of a delight; perfect!
I am SO happy that your entire family loved this dish, Elizabeth!! Pan-grilled vegetables sounds so delicious with this. Thanks for sharing!
This is so yummy
I tried to give ths 5 stars. It was seriously good.
It looks so good~ Chicken is our family favorite. Can’t wait to try it!
I hope you and your family love this as much as my family does! 🙂