Honey-Lime Chicken Thighs with Cilantro Lime Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

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Tender, juicy chicken thighs glazed with honey-lime sauce, served over zesty cilantro rice for a vibrant weeknight meal. This Asian-inspired chicken recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, honey, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 580 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Asian-inspired cuisine 580 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 cloves, minced garlic
2 tbsp avocado oil
1 cup jasmine rice
1.5 cups water
1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
1 tsp lime zest
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 3: While chicken cooks, combine 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 2 minced garlic cloves in a small bowl; whisk until smooth.
Step 4: Pour honey-lime glaze over chicken in the skillet, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats chicken.
Step 5: Meanwhile, cook 1 cup jasmine rice and 1.5 cups water in a rice cooker or pot until fluffy (about 15 minutes). Fluff with a fork, then stir in 1/4 cup chopped cilantro and 1 tsp lime zest.