Honey Lime Chicken

Zutaten

• 1 lb 7 oz Raw chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
• ⅓ cup or 3½ oz Honey
• ¼ cup or 2 oz Fresh lime juice
• ½ tsp Salt
• ¼ tsp Ground black or white pepper
• ⅛ cup Lime zest

Zubereitung

1. Preheat oven: Conventional oven: 400 °F Convection oven: 375 °F
2. Combine chicken thighs, honey, lime juice, salt, pepper, and lime zest in a large bowl. Stir well. Set aside for step 2. Allow flavors to blend for 15-20 minutes.
3. Place seasoned chicken thighs on a baking pan (9” x 13” x 2”) lightly coated with pan release spray and lined with parchment paper.
4. Bake: Conventional oven: 400 °F for 30-35 minutes. Convection oven: 375 °F for 30-35 minutes.
5. Critical Control Point: Heat to 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
6. Once chicken thighs are removed from oven, cut into ¼” cubes.
7. Transfer honey lime chicken to a medium baking dish (8” x 8” x 2”).
8. Critical Control Point: Hold at 140 °F or higher until served.
9. Serve ⅓ cup (portion with ⅓ cup measuring cup or 3 oz spoodle).