Honey-Lime Glazed Chicken Thighs Recipe

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Honey-Lime Glazed Chicken Thighs
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  1. Step 1 In a small bowl, whisk the lime juice and 1 teaspoon of the lime zest together with the orange juice, soy sauce and honey. Transfer mixture to a Ziploc® Brand Storage Bag with the Smart Zip™ Seal and add the chicken thighs. Let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for one hour.
  2. Step 2 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Heat the oil in a large, oven-safe nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving marinade. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Place the chicken pieces in the skillet and cook for about 6 minutes, turning once. Remove the thighs and set aside. Add the shallots to the pan and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes, until softened. Add the reserved marinade and bring to a boil. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the liquid begins to get a bit syrupy. Add the chicken pieces and transfer the pan to the oven. Cook for 20 minutes, turning the pieces once.
  3. Step 3 Transfer the chicken pieces to a serving platter. Pour the glaze over the chicken and sprinkle with the remaining 1 teaspoon of lime zest. Garnish with lime wedges.
  4. Variation:
  5. The chicken thighs can also be cooked on an outdoor grill. Marinate chicken as explained in Step 1. Then prepare the grill for medium heat. Remove chicken from the bag, reserving marinade. With paper towels, wipe the excess marinade from the chicken. Spray the chicken pieces with nonstick cooking spray. Place chicken on the grill and cook for 30 to 35 minutes, turning the pieces once.
  6. While the chicken is cooking, heat the oil in a small saucepan. Add the shallots and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes, until softened. Add reserved marinade and bring to a boil. Simmer over medium-high heat until marinade thickens slightly, about 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer the grilled chicken to a serving platter. Pour the glaze over the pieces and sprinkle with the remaining 1 teaspoon of lime zest. Garnish with lime wedges.
  7. Chef’s notes
  8. If you don't have an oven-safe nonstick skillet, use a regular nonstick skillet to cook the chicken thighs on the stove, then transfer the chicken pieces and glaze to a glass baking dish before putting them in the oven.
  9. Chef’s tip
  10. Trim 1 pound of asparagus spears (remove the tough bottoms). Then place them in a pot of boiling water. Boil for about 6 minutes, until slightly softened. Toss with 1 Tablespoon of olive oil and salt and pepper. Serve with the honey-lime glazed chicken.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 577.86 Kcal (2419 kJ)
Calories from fat 132.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.72g 23%
Cholesterol 3.31mg 1%
Sodium 2176.76mg 91%
Potassium 810.69mg 17%
Total Carbs 111.11g 37%
Sugars 89.99g 360%
Dietary Fiber 3.85g 15%
Protein 9.2g 18%
Vitamin C 75.1mg 125%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 76.6mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 124.28 Kcal (520 kJ)
Calories from fat 28.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.17g 23%
Cholesterol 0.71mg 1%
Sodium 468.15mg 91%
Potassium 174.35mg 17%
Total Carbs 23.9g 37%
Sugars 19.35g 360%
Dietary Fiber 0.83g 15%
Protein 1.98g 18%
Vitamin C 16.2mg 125%
Iron 0.5mg 14%
Calcium 16.5mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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