Garlic Honey Lime Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 chicken leg quarters
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 5 garlic cloves (minced)
• 4 tablespoons honey
• 2 limes (juiced and zested)
• 2 tablespoons cilantro (finely chopped)
• 1 jalapeno (sliced or minced)
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 3/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 cup honey
• 3 limes (juiced)
• pinch of salt
• 1 tablespoon cilantro (finely chopped)
• 1 teaspoon water (to thin it out)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine the honey, olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, minced garlic, and jalapeno. Mix well.

3. 3

   Add the cumin, coriander powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.

4. 4

   Cut slits into the chicken. Pour the marinade mixture on top of the chicken and rub it in well. Make sure to get it under the skin.

5. 5

   Place marinated chicken in a baking dish lined with parchment paper and bake uncovered at 400°F for 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Cover with aluminum foil and bake for another 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature is 165°F.

7. 7

   Remove the foil and broil for a few minutes to get the skin extra crispy.

8. 8

   While the chicken bakes, combine the honey lime sauce ingredients in a bowl.

9. 9

   Spoon the sauce over the cooked chicken or use it as a sauce to dip the chicken in.

10. 10

    Serve with potatoes, rice, or bread.