Description
Sticky Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs are a flavorful and juicy dish marinated in a zesty lime and honey sauce, perfect for grilling or baking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) until well combined.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours for more flavor.
- Preheat your grill or oven to 400°F (200°C). If using a grill, lightly oil the grates.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving the marinade for later.
- Grill the chicken thighs skin-side down for about 6-8 minutes, then flip and grill for another 6-8 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). If baking, place the chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes, basting with the reserved marinade halfway through.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill or oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a diced jalapeño to the marinade.
- For a lighter option, substitute chicken thighs with boneless, skinless chicken breasts and reduce cooking time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg