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211kcal

55m

Honey Lime Chicken

Oct 2, 2026

Honey Lime Chicken: a USDA child-care recipe for preschool menu planning. Original yield: 6 servings.

Preschool

8 g

Fat

15 g

Carbs

13 g

Sugar

255 mg

Sodium

20 g

Protein

211 kcal

Calories

Instructions

Total Time

55 min

STEP 01

Preheat oven: Conventional oven: 400 °F Convection oven: 375 °F

STEP 02

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.

STEP 03

Place seasoned chicken thighs on a baking pan (9” x 13” x 2”) lightly coated with pan release spray and lined with parchment paper.

STEP 04

Bake: Conventional oven: 400 °F for 30-35 minutes. Convection oven: 375 °F for 30-35 minutes.

STEP 05

Critical Control Point: Heat to 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.

STEP 06

Once chicken thighs are removed from oven, cut into ¼” cubes.

STEP 07

Transfer honey lime chicken to a medium baking dish (8” x 8” x 2”).

STEP 08

Critical Control Point: Hold at 140 °F or higher until served.

STEP 09

Serve ⅓ cup (portion with ⅓ cup measuring cup or 3 oz spoodle).

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Ingredient (6 servings)

Ingredients (original recipe yield)

Raw chicken thighs, boneless, skinless

1 lb 7 oz

Honey

⅓ cup or 3½ oz

Fresh lime juice

¼ cup or 2 oz

Salt

½ tsp

Ground black or white pepper

¼ tsp

Lime zest

⅛ cup

Allergy Notice

No priority allergen was identified from the ingredient names alone; this is not an allergen-free claim. Ingredient-based screening, not a certified allergen analysis. Check every packaged ingredient, substitution and cross-contact risk against the child's allergy plan.