Honey-Lime Marinated Chicken Thighs with Cilantro

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Juicy chicken thighs marinated in a zesty honey-lime sauce, grilled to perfection and garnished with fresh cilantro for a bright finish. This American-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, honey, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 6 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup lime juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the marinade.
  2. Step 2: Add 6 bone-in chicken thighs to the bowl and toss to coat evenly; cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.
  3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 425°F). Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off, and place on the grill skin-side down.
  4. Step 4: Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, flipping once, until skin is crisp and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. Step 5: Transfer chicken to a serving platter and sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro over the top before serving for a fresh herbal note.

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