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!
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.
Notes
Serving suggestion: Serve with steamed white rice and roasted vegetables or a tossed green salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
Calories: 189 kcal, Carbohydrates: 14 g, Protein: 25 g, Fat: 3 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 74 mg, Sodium: 148 mg, Potassium: 455 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 14 g, Vitamin A: 59 IU, Vitamin C: 2 mg, Calcium: 27 mg, Iron: 1 mg