Honey Lime Marinated Chicken Thighs

Honey Lime Marinated Chicken Thighs

Juicy chicken thighs marinated in a sweet and zesty honey-lime sauce, then pan-seared for a quick and flavorful meal.

By RecipeBoss
Servings
4
Time Required
25 min

Ingredients

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1 ½ lbs chicken thighs
⅓ cup honey
¼ cup lime juice
2 tbsp soy sauce
3 cloves garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Mince the garlic. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, soy sauce, and minced garlic to create the marinade.

  3. 3

    Add chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes at room temperature.

    10 min

  4. 4

    Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (around 375°F).

  5. 5

    Remove chicken from marinade, reserving any leftover marinade. Sear chicken thighs for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).

    5 min

  6. 6

    Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes. While chicken rests, pour reserved marinade into the skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.

    5 min

  7. 7

    Slice chicken thighs and drizzle with the thickened sauce.

Perfect With

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