Spicy Honey Lime Chicken Thigh Recipe

If you can wait to get the chicken to the table, it’s terrific served over rice or pasta, basically anything that will help you sop up every drop of the zesty sauce. Crusty bread works great too! Served with a side of steamed broccoli or oven roasted green beans, this chicken thigh recipe is super satisfying and very delicious!

Do you know you can freeze chopped fresh herbs? I really hate to waste food and if I buy a bundle of fresh parsley or cilantro at the store, I want to use it all before it goes bad. If you have some in your vegetable drawer too, chop up the leaves and dump them directly into a airtight freezer safe container. 

The herbs don’t even stick together once frozen and even retain a good bit of their beautiful color. Whenever you need a garnish or a few tablespoons of fresh herbs, check the freezer for your stash!

Ingredients

• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup honey
• juice of 1 lime, about 1 1/2 tablespoons
• pinch of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons Sriracha dry seasoning, more or less to taste (or substitute your favorite seasoning blend)
• 1 3/4 to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 8 thighs) (chicken breasts work well too but need to cook longer)
• 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed chili pepper flakes (optional)
• chopped fresh parsley for garnish
• sliced lime wedges for serving

Instructions

1. Combine the garlic, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, salt and black pepper in a small bowl. Stir to combine, set aside.
2. Sprinkle both sides of the chicken thighs with the dry Sriracha seasoning blend.
3. In a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and heat until shimmering. Once the skillet is hot add the chicken thighs in a single layer. Cook the chicken until browned on both sides, 4-5 minutes per side. Reduce the heat to medium and add the garlic lime sauce and cook the chicken, turning and stirring occasionally, until done all the through, 7-10 minutes. The sauce will thicken and caramelize and reduce slightly.
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