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Honey Lime Chicken

Published: Dec 22, 2021 by Terri Gilson · Modified: Dec 27, 2021 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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pin with photo of honey lime chicken thighs in a glass casserole dish with red oven mitts in the background

This 5 ingredient Honey Lime Chicken is the perfect easy and healthy meal. It’s also quick and only requires a few pantry ingredients. Although there is a 30 minute marinating time, it’s totally worth it for the depth of flavor you get from the marinade. And you can have the meat marinating while you’re preparing the side dishes.

lime honey chicken in glass casserole dish with carrots and rice in the background

It's also dairy-free, gluten-free and Weight Watchers friendly. You can check how many points it is on your plan HERE!

This marinated baked chicken recipe is one my Mom used to make when I was growing up. It's in my arsenal of easy, tasty, healthy and economical chicken recipes. And if you like this recipe, you'll also love my Chicken in a Hurry. Both recipes pair well with rice, potatoes and Healthy Roasted Carrots with Brown Sugar.

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  • 🥘Ingredients
  • 🔪Instructions
  • 📖Substitutions & Variations
  • 🥗 Side dishes
  • 🔢WW Points
  • 👪 Serving Size
  • 🍽Equipment.
  • 🍽Storage
  • 🦺Food safety
  • ⭐ Reviews
  • 📋 Honey Lime Chicken Recipe
  • 🐔More Healthy Chicken Recipes

🥘Ingredients

ingredients (chicken thighs in casserole dish, lime juice, olive oil, honey, onion and pam spray) for honey lime chicken on a counter top

This honey lime chicken marinade is made with the following ingredients:

  • honey * I use liquid honey
  • lime juice (from concentrate) or use fresh lime juice, (but double it)
  • cooking oil *I use canola oil or olive oil
  • onion

*See recipe card for quantities.

🔪Instructions

Heads up: the chicken needs to marinate in the honey lime mixture for a ½ hour before baking it. *You could also marinate it longer (prepare it in the morning, refrigerate all day, then pop it in the oven when you get home)

  1. Spray large glass baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F/205 degrees C. Scatter chopped onion over chicken. Score chicken (poke holes in it with a fork).
  2. Mix honey, lime juice and oil together.
  3. Pour marinade mixture over chicken with onion. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  4. Cook chicken, uncovered,  (in marinade) for 30 minutes, turning after 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Turn the oven up to broil for 3-5 minutes (watch carefully so it doesn't burn)
collage of 4 photos showing how to make honey lime chicken

Serve over rice or with baked potatoes, If desired, spoon over little of the marinade over the cooked rice.

Hint: I like to garnish it with lime zest, lime wedges and crushed red pepper to give it some color and a little zip!

📖Substitutions & Variations

  • Chicken - I often use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs *chicken breasts are less points on most personal WW plans (see WW points)
  • Spicier - add additional crushed red pepper flakes into the marinade while cooking to imbue heat into the dish and garnish
  • Kid friendly - skip the lime zest and add extra honey!
honey lime chicken in a glass casserole dish with carrots and rice in the background

🥗 Side dishes

Here are some side dishes this chicken pairs well with:

  • 3 Ingredient Onion Baked Potatoes in Foil (shown)
  • Chipotle Mashed Potatoes
  • Sausage and Apple Rice or plain rice
  • Healthy Roasted Carrots with Brown Sugar (shown)
  • Green beans and Mushrooms
Baked Potatoes in Foil | with onion soup mix
honey lime chicken over rice, with carrots on the side and lime wedges, on a grey plate

🔢WW Points

You can click HERE To see what it is on your WW plan (with chicken thighs) OR made with chicken breasts (it's often less points)

*I calculated the marinade at only ½, as you generally would not use more than half. However, the entire marinade amount is included in the recipe nutrition calculation.

👪 Serving Size

This recipe makes 6 servings. If you want to cut the recipe in half, double or triple it, simply click on the blue servings in the recipe card, select the number of servings you'd like and the ingredient amounts will adjust accordingly. ram)

🍽Equipment.

I like to use a 9X13 lasagna baking dish with a lid (affiliate link) for this lime honey chicken recipe. That way, I can marinate the chicken in the same dish I bake it in.

Lime and honey chicken being held up on a spatula over a casserole dish of lime honey chicken

🍽Storage

Store chicken in the fridge for up to 3 days in a sealed container. You can freeze this recipe in a sealed container for up to 3 months.

🦺Food safety

  • Cook chicken to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
  • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
  • Wash hands after touching raw meat
  • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
  • Never leave cooking food unattended
  • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
  • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

honey lime chicken thighs in a glass casserole dish with red oven mitts in the background

If you are in search of an easy and healthy chicken recipe, you'll love this Lime Honey Chicken!

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honey lime chicken in a glass casserole dish with carrots and rice in the background
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📋 Honey Lime Chicken Recipe

This 5 ingredient Honey Lime Chicken is the perfect quick, easy and healthy meal. It only requires a few pantry ingredients.
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Course: dinner, main dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, honey, lime
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 356kcal
Author: Terri Gilson
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
marinating: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless and skinless chicken thighs * or use chicken breasts
  • ½ cup honey
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • ¼ cup cooking oil (I use olive or canola)
  • 1 medium onion diced
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Instructions

  • * Heads Up: There is a 30 minute marinating time! *You could also marinate it longer (prepare it in the morning, refrigerate all day, then pop it in the oven when you get home)
  • Spray large glass baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F/205 degrees F.
  • Scatter chopped onion over chicken. Score chicken (poke holes in it with a fork).
  • Mix honey, lime juice and oil together. Pour over chicken with onion. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
    collage of 4 photos showing how to make honey lime chicken
  • Cook chicken, uncovered,  (in marinade) for 30 minutes, turning after 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
  • Turn the oven up to broil for 3-5 minutes (watch carefully so it doesn't burn)
  • Serve over rice or with baked potatoes, If desired, spoon over little of the marinade over the cooked rice.

Notes

🔢WW POINTS
You can click HERE To see what it is on your WW plan (with chicken thighs) OR made with chicken breasts (it's often less points)
*I calculated the marinade at only ½, as you generally would not use more than half. However, the entire marinade amount is included in the recipe nutrition calculation.
👪 SERVING SIZE
This recipe makes 6 servings. If you want to cut the recipe in half, double or triple it, simply click on the blue servings in the recipe card, select the number of servings you'd like and the ingredient amounts will adjust accordingly. ram)
🍽EQUIPMENT
I like to use a 9X13 lasagna baking dish with a lid (affiliate link) for this lime honey chicken recipe. That way, I can marinate the chicken in the same dish I bake it in.
🍽STORAGE
Store chicken in the fridge for up to 3 days in a sealed container. You can freeze this recipe in a sealed container for up to 3 months.
📖SUBSTITUTIONS & VARIATIONS
  • Chicken - I often use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs *chicken breasts are less points on most personal WW plans (see WW points)
  • Spicier - add additional crushed red pepper flakes into the marinade while cooking to imbue heat into the dish and garnish
  • Kid friendly - skip the lime zest and add extra honey!
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Nutrition Facts
📋 Honey Lime Chicken Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 356 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 144mg48%
Sodium 137mg6%
Potassium 424mg12%
Carbohydrates 26g9%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 24g27%
Protein 29g58%
Vitamin A 42IU1%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 21mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 356kcal (18%) | Carbohydrates: 26g (9%) | Protein: 29g (58%) | Fat: 15g (23%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 144mg (48%) | Sodium: 137mg (6%) | Potassium: 424mg (12%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 24g (27%) | Vitamin A: 42IU (1%) | Vitamin C: 5mg (6%) | Calcium: 21mg (2%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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