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Honey Lime Garlic Chicken

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! 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
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Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings

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. 

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Notes

Serving suggestion: Serve with steamed white rice and roasted vegetables or a tossed green salad for a complete meal. 

Nutrition

Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 455mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 59IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
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