Easy Chili Lime Honey Chicken

Recipe by Tieghan Gerard · Watch on YouTube

MeatGluten Free
25
minutes
4
servings
Easy
effort
Nutrition
per serving
426kcal
Protein42.4g
Carbs25.3g
Fat16.3g

Nutrition values are AI-estimated based on ingredients.

Dish Info
Cuisine
Fusion
Dish Type
CurryGravy
Meal Type
DinnerLunch
Cooking
BakedSauteed
Goes well with
White RiceAvocadoGreen Salad
Ingredients
  • 6-8 pieces boneless, skinless chicken
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp chipotle chili powder
  • 3 tbsp minced garlic
  • 5 tbsp butter
  • ¼ cup chopped green onions
  • 2 Fresno peppers, sliced
  • Juice of 3 limes
  • 2.5 tbsp honey
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Method
  1. 1Place raw chicken pieces in a baking dish.
  2. 2Season chicken generously with chili powder, chipotle chili powder, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. 3Toss the chicken by hand to coat thoroughly.
  4. 4Place small pats of butter and chopped green onions on top of the seasoned chicken.
  5. 5Bake the chicken until golden-brown and cooked through.
  6. 6While chicken bakes, melt and brown butter in a small saucepan for the sauce.
  7. 7Add sliced Fresno peppers, fresh lime juice, and honey to the browned butter, stirring briefly.
  8. 8Remove the sauce from heat and stir in chopped cilantro.
  9. 9Serve the cooked chicken over fluffy white rice, topped with the chili lime sauce.
  10. 10Garnish with fresh basil leaves and coarse salt.

These instructions are our analysis of the original video. Watch on YouTube →

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