I made this last weekend.
This was, without a doubt, THE BEST chicken I have ever eaten.
I’ve adapted it to suit my family’s taste and reduced the amount of fat in the recipe to make it just a little healthier.
My 11-year-old son doesn’t like chicken, but even he liked it, AND he was excited about leftovers the next day because he thought the chicken was so delicious. As I plan this week’s meals, this honey lime chicken is DEFINITELY added to the menu!
This was, without a doubt, THE BEST chicken I have ever eaten.
I’ve adapted it to suit my family’s taste and reduced the amount of fat in the recipe to make it just a little healthier.
My 11-year-old son doesn’t like chicken, but even he liked it, AND he was excited about leftovers the next day because he thought the chicken was so delicious. As I plan this week’s meals, this honey lime chicken is DEFINITELY added to the menu!
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
Directions :
Step 1 :
Preheat oven to 375 degrees and season chicken with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 2 :
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.
Step 3 :
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.
Step 4 :
Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through. Add lime slices and chopped cilantro for garnish and serve.
