Skillet Honey Lime Chicken
Main Entree
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs chicken breasts will also work
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup honey
Juice of one lime
zest of one lime
2 Tablespoons soy sauce
1 garlic clove minced
Directions
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.
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.
Add the chicken back to the skillet and coat in the sauce. Garnish with lime wedges if desired.
Notes
Everyone liked this except Hudson.
Use 3/4 of the Chili Powder for how everyone likes it.
Since we use tenders, need to double the spice rub above
This recipe was just enough for us and the 2 littles. Need to increase if we need to feed more than that.
Nutrition
Calories: 269 cal