Honey Lime Chicken Skillet Recipe
Honey Lime Chicken Skillet with a sweet, tangy honey lime glaze made in one pan in 30 minutes. An easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 447kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ⅓ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice about 2 limes
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, soy sauce, chili powder, and cumin. Pour into the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add butter and stir until melted. Return chicken to the pan and toss to coat.
- Cook for 1 to 2 minutes more until heated through and well coated in the sauce.
- Serve over rice with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
Nutrition
Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 153mg | Sodium: 799mg | Potassium: 915mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 314IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg