Now that the holiday season is officially over with all its tempting treats and big family feasts, it’s time to get back to healthier eating habits. More home cooked meals, heavy on the veggies and light on starchy fillers. No sugary sauces or rich gravies. Today’s recipe fits the bill nicely!
Most of my recipes are born from standing in front of my open fridge and throwing things together that look yummy. A couple of weeks ago, hubby brought home a big mesh bag of limes from Costco. I only needed a couple for our holiday margaritas, so when I saw the rest of the bag in the produce drawer I knew I wanted to use them up somehow. I had some fresh rosemary in the fridge too, and I thought it would go nicely with the limes. I was right!
This recipe can be used with either lean chicken breasts or higher fat chicken thighs. I prefer thighs for their flavour and juiciness, but the bright citrus and rosemary seasoning keep it fresh and light no matter which you choose.
I adore this blend of flavours! You can use dried rosemary, but fresh is definitely better. When zesting limes or any other citrus fruit, the trick is to use a fine grater on the coloured rind, but be careful not to remove the bitter white pith underneath.
Paired with cauliflower fried rice and a mixed green salad tossed with antioxidant blueberries, heart-healthy pecans, and creamy goat cheese, this is a quick and delicious dinner perfect even for busy weeknights. Enjoy!
Rosemary Lime Chicken
Ingredients
- 10 skinless boneless chicken thighs
- zest and fresh squeezed juice from 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos can substitute with soy sauce or gluten-free tamari sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon crushed fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 lime sliced
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together and marinate chicken thighs in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, up to a day.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Remove chicken from marinade and transfer to oven-safe baking dish.
- Arrange lime slices on top of chicken pieces.
- Bake for 30 minutes until chicken is cooked all the way through and juices run clear.
This looks delicious but I have never heard of coconut aminos.
It’s a seasoning sauce people often use as an alternative to soy sauce. It can be harder to find though, so you can easily substitute with the same amount of soy sauce or tamari. ☺️
I’m not a big fan of rosemary but I love citrus with chicken, brings out the flavour of the chicken so much better!!
Simple and delicious!
oh wow does this ever look delicious and refreshing. I am always making meals with chicken. we have it like 3 times a week but I usually make it the same way. This would be a great recipe to change it up a bit 🙂
I am such a fan of rosemary. It adds such a fragrant note – great with citrus like lime.
This looks delicious. I’ve never tried rosemary chicken but I want to try something different . Thanks for the recipe , I’ll pin it for later 🙂
This chicken recipe sounds so delicious and I love lime!
Looks delicious! I will have to try this recipe.
The coconut aminos sounds interesting! The recipe sounds delicious!
I would try this recipe with chicken breasts.
This sounds awesome for a light dinner.
I am definitely going to try this recipe. I love chicken and lime too so this sounds like comfort food but fresh and zingy too
As consider your recipe, it looks simple and easy. I’ve never tried rosemary chicken but I want to try something different for a few weeks. I usually make meals with chicken. So let see what happen!
This looks so yummy and I will have to try out the recipe 🙂
This sounds so good! I love lime!
We make a lot of chicken dishes. This recipe is something new I would try. It looks easy and sounds delicious.
I love rosemary and lime together – so springy and fresh! This must take amazing!
This looks delicious. I will have to try it. Thanks for sharing
This sounds absolutely delicious! I love that you use chicken thighs; more moist that breasts and you get some much needed iron.
Looks yummy! Pinned for later. My family loves trying new chicken recipes. Thanks 🙂
This looks really tasty and I love the bright salad you’ve paired it with. Pinned this for a great summer meal.
This sounds really tasty, I love chicken. 🙂
This looks delicious and I can’t wait to try it, very simple!
Looks like a very flavorful and tasty dish. I bet the maple syrup adds a nice touch.
i really love the rosemary lime chicken recipe, will make for my family soon
Sounds yummy! I love how chicken is so versatile
I was looking for a new chicken recipe and this one looks so delicious.
This is look delicious!
I love the taste of citrus with chicken . I definitely have to try this . Getting sick of the usual chicken dinners we cook .
This is great, usually when I think of cooking chicken I think of using lemon. I will have to try lime.
Yum!! Can’t wait to try this one. ?
This sounds lovely. I must try this. We are huge chicken fans.
The recipe sounds delicious. I love rosemary chicken. I pinned it for later.
Chicken thighs are now my favourite chicken part – love this recipe.
so yummy