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Skillet Honey lime Chicken

Prep time 

5 mins 

Cook time 

20 mins 

Total time 

25 mins 

  

Delicious spiced rubbed chicken cooked to tender and juicy perfection. It gets glazed with the most amazing honey lime sauce and is sure to be a huge hit! 

Author: Alyssa 

Serves: 4-6 

INGREDIENTS 

  • 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (chicken breasts will also work) 
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil 
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder 
  • ½ teaspoon salt 
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper 
  • ½ cup honey 
  • Juice of one lime 
  • zest of one lime 
  • 2 Tablespoons soy sauce 
  • 1 garlic clove, minced 

INSTRUCTIONS 

  1. In a medium sized skillet over medium heat add olive oil. In a small bowl combine cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Rub on chicken and place in skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink and 165 degrees. Remove chicken and set aside on plate. 
  2. Add honey, lime juice and zest, soy sauce and garlic. Bring to a boil over medium high heat and reduce heat and whisk until it starts to thicken. About 2 minutes. 
  3. Add the chicken back to the skillet and coat in the sauce. Garnish with lime wedges if desired. 

  

From <https://therecipecritic.com/skillet-honey-lime-chicken/>