Sticky Honey Lime Chicken Recipe {quick & easy}

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar syrup

Agave syrup has a lower glycemic index than honey.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Coconut aminos is a soy-free alternative.

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: drumsticks

Drumsticks are usually more affordable and flavorful.

Season the skin of 1.5 pounds of chicken thighs with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.

Transfer the chicken thighs to a skillet set over medium to medium-high heat, skin-side down.

Cook the chicken for about 15 minutes.

Flip the chicken to the other side and cook for another 10 minutes.

Check the temperature of the chicken; it should be at 170°F.

Prepare the glaze by mixing 2 tablespoons of honey, 1 tablespoon of Sriracha chili sauce, the zest of one lime, and the juice of half a lime (about 1 tablespoon).

Whisk the glaze together to combine.

Soak up some of the rendered fat from the chicken in the skillet before adding the glaze.

Add the glaze to the pan and cook for a couple of minutes, basting the top of the chicken with the glaze as it cooks.

Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 180°F to be done.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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