Easy Baked Honey Lime Chicken Thighs with Sticky Sweet Citrus Glaze
Honey lime chicken thighs are marinated with lime juice, honey, onion and oil, then baked until tender. The same marinade forms a light pan sauce, while a short grill finish gives the chicken a simple glazed edge.
Servings
Ingredients
- 1 tsp neutral oil for greasing
- 900 g skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 1 onion finely diced
- 120 ml liquid honey
- 60 ml lime juice
- 60 ml neutral cooking oil such as light olive or rapeseed oil
- 1 tsp lime zest optional
- 1 lime cut into wedges, optional
- ¼ tsp crushed chilli flakes optional
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in the dish and scatter over the diced onion. Prick the chicken all over with a fork so the marinade can penetrate.900 g skinless boneless chicken thighs, 1 onion
- Whisk the honey, lime juice and cooking oil together until smooth.120 ml liquid honey, 60 ml lime juice, 60 ml neutral cooking oil
- Pour the marinade over the chicken and onion. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Heat the oven to 205°C. Lightly oil a 23 x 33 cm baking dish.1 tsp neutral oil
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, turning the chicken after 15 minutes. Cook until the meat is no longer pink and reaches 79°C in the thickest part.
- Switch to the grill setting for 3–5 minutes to lightly glaze the surface. Watch closely as the honey can catch quickly.
- Serve the chicken with a little pan sauce spooned over the top. Finish with lime zest, lime wedges and chilli flakes, if using.1 tsp lime zest, 1 lime, 1/4 tsp crushed chilli flakes
Chef's notes
- Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freeze cooked chicken and sauce for up to 3 months, then thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- For deeper flavour, marinate the chicken for several hours rather than 30 minutes.
- Chicken breasts can be used, but reduce the cooking time and cook to 74°C.
- Serve with rice, baked potatoes, cauliflower rice or simply cooked green vegetables.
Drink pairing
Honey lime chicken works best with drinks that cut through the sweetness and lift the citrus. Choose crisp acidity, light herbal notes or gentle bubbles to balance the honey glaze and keep the dish fresh.
Alcoholic
- Dry Riesling or Albariño
- Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire or New Zealand
- Light Mexican lager with lime
Non alcoholic
- Sparkling lime water with mint
- Unsweetened iced green tea with lime
- Ginger and lemongrass cooler
Nutrition per serving
Calories: 369kcal (18%) | Carbohydrates: 27g (9%) | Protein: 29g (58%) | Fat: 16g (25%) | Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) | Cholesterol: 143mg (48%) | Sodium: 137mg (6%) | Potassium: 435mg (12%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 25g (28%) | Vitamin A: 72IU (1%) | Vitamin B12: 1µg (17%) | Vitamin C: 8mg (10%) | Vitamin E: 2mg (13%) | Vitamin K: 11µg (10%) | Folate: 12µg (3%)
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