Description
This Honey Lime Pan Roasted Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish featuring juicy, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs cooked to golden perfection in a skillet. The chicken is coated with a tangy and sweet honey-lime-soy sauce glaze, garnished with fresh green onions and lime slices, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. The recipe balances sweet, savory, and citrus notes while maintaining a tender texture through pan roasting.
Ingredients
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Marinade & Glaze
- 2 Limes (zested and juiced)
- 3 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
Chicken
- 8 Chicken Thighs (bone-in and skin-on; may substitute 4 leg quarters)
- 1 tsp Coarse Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
Garnish
- 2 Green Onions (chopped)
- Lime slices (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare marinade: Zest the 2 limes and place the zest in a small bowl. Halve the limes and squeeze their juice into the bowl. Add honey and soy sauce, then stir the mixture well to combine.
- Season chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry thoroughly with paper towels and trim any excess skin. Sprinkle coarse salt and pepper evenly over both sides of each chicken piece for balanced seasoning.
- Brown chicken skin: Heat olive oil in a 10-12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes until shimmering. Place the chicken skin side down in the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes without disturbing until the skin turns a dark golden brown and releases easily from the pan.
- Prepare garnish: Meanwhile, chop the green onions and slice additional lime wedges for garnish.
- Cook chicken through: Flip the chicken so the browned skin side is facing up. Pour the honey-lime-soy mixture evenly over the chicken pieces. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook gently for 14 to 18 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 180°F and is fully cooked through.
- Serve: Transfer the cooked chicken to serving plates. Drizzle pan juices over the top to enhance flavor and moisture. Garnish with chopped green onions and lime slices. Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes and enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe is flexible: use bone-in chicken thighs, boneless skinless thighs, or chicken breasts according to your preference.
- You can also cook the chicken using a cast-iron skillet or an air fryer for convenience.
- The honey lime glaze lends a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors ideal for tacos, enchiladas, or rice bowls.
- Ready in under 30 minutes, it is perfect for quick weeknight meals and crowd-pleasing family dinners.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 325 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 214 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 111 mg
