Name: Lime Chicken Party
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.25–1.5 lb), room temperature, patted dry; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 tbsp olive oil, for searing; 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from ~2 limes), strained; Zest of 2 limes, finely grated; 2 tbsp honey, mild and runny; 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari); 2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed; 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cold, cut into small pieces; 2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro or flat-leaf parsley; Thin lime slices or wheels, for garnish; 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds or chopped toasted almonds, for crunch; Extra chopped herbs, for finishing

Description

A refined take on citrus-roasted poultry, featuring bright lime, fragrant herbs, and a crisp sear.

Ingredients

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4 boneless, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.25–1.5 lb), room temperature, patted dry
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp olive oil, for searing
3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from ~2 limes), strained
Zest of 2 limes, finely grated
2 tbsp honey, mild and runny
1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
2 tbsp unsalted butter, cold, cut into small pieces
2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro or flat-leaf parsley
Thin lime slices or wheels, for garnish
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds or chopped toasted almonds, for crunch
Extra chopped herbs, for finishing

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Instructions

Season the chicken thighs liberally with salt and pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
Place chicken skin-side down and sear until the skin is deeply golden and crisp, about 6–8 minutes.
Flip the thighs and reduce heat to medium. Cook another 4–6 minutes until just shy of cooked through.
Remove chicken to a plate and tent loosely with foil to rest.
Drain excess fat from the pan, keeping browned bits.
Add minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 20–30 seconds until fragrant.
Deglaze with lime juice, scraping up browned bits, and allow to reduce slightly until glossy.
Stir in honey, lime zest, and soy sauce, simmer for 1–2 minutes.
Lower heat and whisk in cold butter pieces to create a silky glaze.
Return the chicken to the pan and spoon glaze over to coat and heat through for 1–2 minutes.
Finish with chopped herbs and a sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds or almonds.

Notes

Pat chicken dry and salt ahead to draw out moisture for crisp skin. Use cold butter for a glossy emulsion.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Searing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 400
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 90mg