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Chicken Thighs with Hot Honey Lime

Chicken Thighs with Hot Honey Lime

Calories 493 (35% from fat)
Fat 19 gram
Saturated Fat 7 gram
Trans Fat 0 gram
Cholesterol 298 mg.
Sodium 624 mg.
Carb. 10 gram
Fiber 0 gram
Sugar 9 gram
Sugar Alcohol 0 gram
Protein 67 gram

Ingredients


3 pounds, skinless, boneless chicken thighs

1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. black pepper

1/2 tsp. onion powder

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

2 Tbsp. unsalted butter

2 Tbsp. hot sauce

1 lime (1 tsp. zest and the juice)

2 Tbsp. mild honey


Tender chicken thighs, tossed in a tangy hot sauce blend, then sweetened with a hint of honey and fresh lime. Each bite is juicy, zesty, and just a little spicy—the perfect balance for an easy weeknight dinner. Serve it up with some veggies, and you’ve got a delicious flavor-packed meal.

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.

2. Season the Chicken
Place the chicken thighs on the prepared baking sheet, spreading them out so they cook evenly.

Place the chicken thighs on the prepared baking sheet, spreading them out so they cook evenly.

3. In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.

In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.

4. Sprinkle this seasoning blend evenly over the chicken.

Sprinkle this seasoning blend evenly over the chicken.

5. First Bake (20 minutes)
Put the chicken in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.

6. Prepare the Sauce
While the chicken bakes, combine the melted butter, hot sauce, and lime zest in a small bowl. Stir well.

While the chicken bakes, combine the melted butter, hot sauce, and lime zest in a small bowl. Stir well.

While the chicken bakes, combine the melted butter, hot sauce, and lime zest in a small bowl. Stir well.

While the chicken bakes, combine the melted butter, hot sauce, and lime zest in a small bowl. Stir well.

7. Brush the Chicken
After 20 minutes, remove the chicken from the oven. Brush half of the butter-hot sauce mixture over the thighs. Return the chicken to the oven and bake for another 10–15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (check with a meat thermometer).

After 20 minutes, remove the chicken from the oven. Brush half of the butter-hot sauce mixture over the thighs. Return the chicken to the oven and bake for another 10–15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (check with a meat thermometer).

8. Finish with Honey
In a small microwave-safe bowl, stir the honey into the remaining butter-hot sauce mixture. Microwave for about 30 seconds to heat it through and combine. Brush this honey-hot sauce blend evenly over the chicken. Then squeeze the juice from the limes over the chicken and serve.

In a small microwave-safe bowl, stir the honey into the remaining butter-hot sauce mixture. Microwave for about 30 seconds to heat it through and combine. Brush this honey-hot sauce blend evenly over the chicken. Then squeeze the juice from the limes over the chicken and serve.

In a small microwave-safe bowl, stir the honey into the remaining butter-hot sauce mixture. Microwave for about 30 seconds to heat it through and combine. Brush this honey-hot sauce blend evenly over the chicken. Then squeeze the juice from the limes over the chicken and serve.

Yield: 4 Servings of 3/4 Pound Per Serving


Chicken Thighs with Hot Honey Lime

This is a Freezer Friendly Recipe!

You can freeze individual servings for easy re-heating later.

Keep the container open a little to allow steam to escape. Microwave on high for approximately 3 minutes.




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