Description
Tender chicken thighs marinated in a sweet and spicy lime sauce, offering a perfect balance of flavors with a zesty kick.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, sriracha, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade and coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and sear skin-side down for 5 minutes until golden.
- Flip chicken and transfer skillet to the oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra spice, add more sriracha. Serve with rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Main Dish
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 25g