Ginger Lime Chicken Thighs (Easy Recipe)

Ginger lime chicken thighs are easy to make, gives you a zesty kick and a ton of flavor. Serve with a pile of white rice and a vegetables for a an tasty meal!

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Pair the ginger lime chicken thighs with some rice, add it to a burrito or top it on a salad. Whatever way you eat it; its gonna be tasty!

The chicken is moist, juicy and the ginger lime combo is delicious. We will be making this a ton for BBQ cookouts this summer.

Tools You’ll Need

• Large Skillet
• Measuring cups
• measuring spoons
• Sharp knife

Ginger Lime Chicken Thighs

Serving 2-3

• 2-3 boneless, skinless chicken thighs; cut into 1/2” bite size pieces
• 3 large garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• Juice from 1 lime
• 1 tsp fresh ginger; peeled and zested
• 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
• 2 Tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
• 1 Tablespoon cooking oil
• salt & black pepper
• Optional: serve with lime wedges

Instructions 

• Prep ingredients according to the ingredient list.
• In a bowl, add the boneless chicken thigh pieces. Add in the minced garlic, zested ginger, lime juice, low-sodium soy sauce, chili flakes and sugar. Mix well and let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 60 minutes.
• Using a large skillet, heat the cooking oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken pieces in an even layer (Do in batches if needed). Cook 6-7 minutes, flipping the chicken pieces halfway through, until cooked and browned. Turn off the heat. Taste and season with a pinch of salt and pepper if desired
• Enjoy with a lime wedge!

Need more chicken recipes?

• Creamy mushroom chicken
• Ginger Lime Chicken
• Chicken and mushroom pasta
• Chicken Green Pepper Quesadilla
• Slow cooker Honey mustard chicken