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Skillet Honey Lime Chicken

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main
Servings: 4 -6
Author: The Recipe Critic

Ingredients

  • pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs chicken breasts will also work
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ cup honey
  • Juice of one lime
  • zest of one lime
  • 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 garlic clove minced

Instructions

  • In a medium sized skillet over medium heat add olive oil. In a small bowl combine cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Rub on chicken and place in skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink and 165 degrees. Remove chicken and set aside on plate.
  • Add honey, lime juice and zest, soy sauce and garlic. Bring to a boil over medium high heat and reduce heat and whisk until it starts to thicken. About 2 minutes.
  • Add the chicken back to the skillet and coat in the sauce. Garnish with lime wedges if desired.