Description
A flavorful chili lime chicken dish with a sticky glaze, perfect for dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or drumsticks)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper__ (optional)
- 1/3 cup honey__ (or brown sugar)
- 1/4 cup lime juice__ (about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar__ (or rice vinegar)
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro__ (plus more for garnish)
- Lime slices/wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly grease a baking dish or rimmed sheet pan.
- Pat chicken dry. Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne (if using).
- In a bowl, whisk honey, lime juice, soy sauce, minced garlic, and vinegar.
- Arrange chicken in the pan. Pour the chili-lime glaze over the chicken. Bake 30 minutes.
- Spoon pan sauce over the chicken, then bake 10–15 minutes more until sticky and browned (165°F internal). For extra char, broil 1–3 minutes at the end.
- Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with lime slices. Spoon extra sauce from the pan over the chicken.
Notes
- Adjust cayenne pepper for more or less heat.
- For crispier skin, broil the chicken for the last few minutes.
- Works well with boneless chicken thighs if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chili lime chicken, chili lime chicken thighs, sticky glazed chicken, sweet and spicy chicken, lime chicken marinade, easy baked chicken thighs