Roasted chicken thighs with honey, lime and coriander – a simple one-dish lunch recept

Name: Roasted chicken thighs with honey, lime and coriander – a simple one-dish lunch
Prep time: 75 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs with skin; 4 onions, peeled and quartered; 8 garlic cloves, unpeeled; 60 ml olive oil (¼ cup); 45 ml chopped coriander (3 tablespoons); juice of 1 lime; 10 ml crushed black pepper (2 teaspoons); 30 ml honey (2 tablespoons); salt to taste

Easy to prepare
4 serving
75 minutes

Jan, 19. 12. 2025

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Aromatic chicken thighs with caramelized onions, garlic and herbs, drizzled with lime juice and brushed with honey. Minimal work, maximum flavor – an ideal main course for everyday meals and for beginners.

For 4 serving

Ingredients

4 chicken thighs with skin
4 onions, peeled and quartered
8 garlic cloves, unpeeled
60 ml olive oil (¼ cup)
45 ml chopped coriander (3 tablespoons)
juice of 1 lime
10 ml crushed black pepper (2 teaspoons)
30 ml honey (2 tablespoons)
salt to taste

Preparation procedure

Preheating the oven and onion base Preheat the oven to 200 °C (top/bottom heat). Heat a little oil in a pan (about 2 tablespoons) and sauté the onions over medium heat until golden.
Sauté the onion Heat 30 ml of olive oil in a pan. Over medium heat sauté the onion quarters until golden and let them lightly caramelize. Transfer to a large baking dish.
Prepare the meat and seasoning To the onions in the baking dish add the chicken thighs, unpeeled garlic cloves, coriander, lime juice, the remaining oil, pepper and salt. Mix everything well so the ingredients are coated with oil and seasoning. Place the thighs skin-side up.
Honey glaze Brush the chicken thighs with honey (using a brush or a spoon) – this will ensure caramelization and crispy skin.
Baking and basting Bake for about 60 minutes, until the meat falls off the bone. Halfway through baking, baste the thighs with the drippings so they don't dry out.
Serving After removing from the oven, let the meat rest for 5 minutes. Serve with the suggested ketchup and vegetables or a side dish to taste.

Number of servings

4 servings

Total preparation time

Preparation: 15 minutes
Baking: 60 minutes

Total: approx. 1 hour 15 minutes

Conclusion

This recipe for baked chicken thighs with honey and lime is proof that simplicity works. The combination of sweet honey, fresh lime and aromatic coriander creates a sauce you’ll want to lick up to the last drop. Save the recipe – it will become your quick choice for a tasty family lunch.