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I\u2019ll definitely make this again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-02-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenClover"},"reviewBody":"Delicious! The seasoning is very good and the spices blend very nicely with the lime juice! I made the mistake of leaving the skin on so unfortunately the flavors did not absorb into the chicken as much :( I also opted to coat the thighs in EVOO instead of butter...trying to make it a little healthier and it allowed my daughter to eat it (she has dairy allergies).","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-11-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanFish"},"reviewBody":"My fiance said this was by far the best chicken he's ever had. He asked me to make it again the very next night! (Oh, and he took the recipe with him to work and some of the men made their wives make it that night) Delicious!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-04-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"hardyjn"},"reviewBody":"LOVE this. I used boneless chicken thighs and increased the amount of lime juice and other seasonings and used fresh rosemary instead of dried. IT was excellent. Will definitely make again and again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-07-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleHelmet"},"reviewBody":"Delicious, everyone loved it! Also very easy to make!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-06-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OlivePretzel"},"reviewBody":"This is easy and a real appetite pleaser.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-10-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenPlane"},"reviewBody":"This is awesome. I made with boneless thighs because of what I had and I decreased cooking time. I have made this twice already. Definately a keeper.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-09-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleGlasses"},"reviewBody":"Quick and delicious. :)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-08-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedLobster"},"reviewBody":"i used fresh rosemary right out of the garden. yum! the flavors are great together.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-02-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenUmbrella"},"reviewBody":"I was out of lime juice so I substituted lemon and it worked just as well. I also used cumin in place of rosemary as I'm not a fan. Prep was easy and the chicken was very juicy and flavorful. This will be my go to chicken recipe from now on.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-05-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanPizza"},"reviewBody":"Excellent flavors and so easy to make!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-12-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BluePin"},"reviewBody":"Family loved this. The brown sugar added just a tad of sweetness which really appealed to my son.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-12-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenPalmtree"},"reviewBody":"Just the right amount of flavor.It is also very easy. from your 18 year user of this website, Mrs.Clover","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-01-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueLobster"},"reviewBody":"I made this recipe tonight and after the chicken was done I cut it up and use it in wraps with black beans, corn, crushed torilla chips, diced tomatoes, onions, green bell peppers and shredded mexican cheese blend and topped it off the Seven Sea's Kraft dressing. It was Delicious!! This with become a regular at my house for dinner. Thanks for Sharing!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-03-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenBowtie"},"reviewBody":"Easy, delicious and very affordable. I made this for our family dinner night over a bed of herbed couscous and a side of mixed vegetables along with multi-grain dinner rolls. I served this with Key Lime Margaritas and a Key Lime Chiffon Dessert. Excellent!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-12-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanWrench"},"reviewBody":"great flavors making again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-01-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedChefHat"},"reviewBody":"This recipe has become our favorite way to cook thighs! Recently I have tried to cut refined sugar from our diets, I simply cut the brown sugar and adding 1\/2 tsp of honey to the other liquid ingredients. Worked great. This is a very flavorful and super easy recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-12-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanHammer"},"reviewBody":"Good and juicy. Flavor was ok, I just have other favorites.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-05-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldBasketball"},"reviewBody":"It was really juicy and tender, I ended up not using the hot pepper sauce and it was still delicious, I would suggest more cooking time and starting earlier. :)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-08-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleWrench"},"reviewBody":"Very moist and tasty and especially easy. Will definitely make this again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-01-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueProcessor"},"reviewBody":"You're not necessarily supposed to taste the lime. It sort of \"cooks\" the surface of the chicken and seals in the juices to keep it moist and tender. Mexican cooks have been using this method for a long time and I learned this from them. After covering the meat with the lime juice, you can add whatever seasoning you like and the end result will be juicy and delicious. This seasoning mix looks really good and I plan to use it next time I fix chicken.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-10-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenBus"},"reviewBody":"Even my picky hubby likes this one!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-02-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleHat"},"reviewBody":"My oven was otherwise occupied, so I browned the chicken in a skillet, drizzled the sauce over it, covered it, and turned down the heat until it cooked through, about 10 minutes. It was quick, easy, and the chicken was moist and flavorful. 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Family loved this. The brown sugar added just a tad of sweetness which really appealed to my son.<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"12\/23\/2014 13:19","GUID":"1082cdffb3d94601b9acad9856e9ee47","MemberId":7006585,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Igraine32","SubmittedDate":"12\/23\/2014 13:19"},{"Comment":"
Good and juicy. Flavor was ok, I just have other favorites.<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"12\/21\/2014 22:08","GUID":"b72b9b99845f46a2aecb9496139b8373","MemberId":1196484,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"justmbeth","SubmittedDate":"12\/21\/2014 22:08"},{"Comment":"
Simple and tasty.<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"11\/05\/2014 19:36","GUID":"687475f212654133af706f0dc59cb90a","MemberId":7001222,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"hamhock32","SubmittedDate":"11\/05\/2014 19:35"},{"Comment":"
This is awesome. I made with boneless thighs because of what I had and I decreased cooking time. I have made this twice already. Definately a keeper.<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"10\/14\/2014 15:56","GUID":"186DD77BCC4645D29DBDA91B242231D2","MemberId":2357453,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"murrell006","SubmittedDate":"10\/14\/2014 15:55"},{"Comment":"
Very moist and tasty and especially easy. Will definitely make this again.<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"08\/30\/2014 13:04","GUID":"8b7d7f22c8454a59b55a8b7fffbb0cd3","MemberId":5547457,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Sunnygrammie","SubmittedDate":"08\/30\/2014 13:04"},{"Comment":"
Delicious, everyone loved it! Also very easy to make!<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"07\/30\/2014 19:59","GUID":"5c207809d0ae40c7871d0b54dfcdde32","MemberId":7427237,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"dancingfool","SubmittedDate":"07\/30\/2014 19:59"},{"Comment":"
It was really juicy and tender, I ended up not using the hot pepper sauce and it was still delicious, I would suggest more cooking time and starting earlier. :)<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"05\/22\/2014 13:21","GUID":"1e1b6b4764784125ab10c082748f895d","MemberId":7473658,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Legolas","SubmittedDate":"05\/22\/2014 13:21"},{"Comment":"
Easy, delicious and very affordable. I made this for our family dinner night over a bed of herbed couscous and a side of mixed vegetables along with multi-grain dinner rolls. I served this with Key Lime Margaritas and a Key Lime Chiffon Dessert. Excellent!<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"","GUID":"0fc91a4334de4b059698681ccfedb196","MemberId":7119369,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ReneeMurby","SubmittedDate":"03\/30\/2014 12:10"},{"Comment":"
I was out of lime juice so I substituted lemon and it worked just as well. I also used cumin in place of rosemary as I'm not a fan. Prep was easy and the chicken was very juicy and flavorful. This will be my go to chicken recipe from now on.<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"","GUID":"d840ef7e6f574cb08effaefc2e878985","MemberId":6359529,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"BathtubNinja","SubmittedDate":"02\/23\/2014 23:16"},{"Comment":"
You're not necessarily supposed to taste the lime. It sort of "cooks" the surface of the chicken and seals in the juices to keep it moist and tender. Mexican cooks have been using this method for a long time and I learned this from them. After covering the meat with the lime juice, you can add whatever seasoning you like and the end result will be juicy and delicious. This seasoning mix looks really good and I plan to use it next time I fix chicken.<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"","GUID":"1474c43cb18a455eb9195791642a23dc","MemberId":1858792,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"patj213","SubmittedDate":"01\/14\/2014 18:57"},{"Comment":"
Quick and delicious. :)<\/p>","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"","GUID":"65fc85ef946e49fcac5d7fa662dfa3b8","MemberId":4269636,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"stmcfarland@prodigy.net","SubmittedDate":"09\/29\/2013 20:51"},{"Comment":"
This is easy and a real appetite pleaser.<\/p>","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"06\/05\/2013 22:10","GUID":"ddd2490d295c49c7a47a2dc8aefd87ed","MemberId":6655167,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"0910l0v3","SubmittedDate":"06\/05\/2013 22:10"},{"Comment":"
LOVE this. I used boneless chicken thighs and increased the amount of lime juice and other seasonings and used fresh rosemary instead of dried. IT was excellent. Will definitely make again and again.<\/p>","CommentId":17,"DateRated":"04\/14\/2013 20:32","GUID":"ece409cd67e449978b6f31985d1bfc94","MemberId":6104461,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"hardyjn","SubmittedDate":"04\/14\/2013 20:31"},{"Comment":"
Tastes nice & light. I didn't have poultry seasoning so I combined what I had for it & it still turned out juicy. A nice change.<\/p>","CommentId":18,"DateRated":"03\/26\/2013 14:59","GUID":"96ae7faf2db444a09eeee6d2b21c1e4e","MemberId":4626032,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"tnewell","SubmittedDate":"03\/26\/2013 14:59"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":19,"DateRated":"03\/16\/2013 14:11","GUID":"38299a4f9ba44b72b763113b6f4ec676","MemberId":5597409,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"ragill","SubmittedDate":"03\/16\/2013 14:11"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":20,"DateRated":"08\/12\/2012 14:04","GUID":"13ec9125d3144efdbb46f4cab9291489","MemberId":6764266,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"djfwaco39","SubmittedDate":"08\/12\/2012 14:04"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":21,"DateRated":"04\/17\/2012 10:25","GUID":"9c9ee1acabcc40079a5b9d4c9f4cc051","MemberId":4922365,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"mkfrazier","SubmittedDate":"04\/17\/2012 10:25"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":22,"DateRated":"03\/09\/2012 11:06","GUID":"e42353f8616d4be483ae9ac0803a6d80","MemberId":4811958,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"loribailey28","SubmittedDate":"03\/09\/2012 11:06"},{"Comment":"
My oven was otherwise occupied, so I browned the chicken in a skillet, drizzled the sauce over it, covered it, and turned down the heat until it cooked through, about 10 minutes. It was quick, easy, and the chicken was moist and flavorful. I realized during dinner that I'd left out the brown sugar, and it was still delicious. We had sauteed asparagus and red peppers, and cous cous as sides.<\/p>","CommentId":23,"DateRated":"02\/13\/2012 22:02","GUID":"1762bbd3344c4afb98f2ad2c20d3450a","MemberId":5460748,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ponderosa1","SubmittedDate":"02\/13\/2012 22:02"},{"Comment":"
This recipe has become our favorite way to cook thighs! Recently I have tried to cut refined sugar from our diets, I simply cut the brown sugar and adding 1\/2 tsp of honey to the other liquid ingredients. Worked great. This is a very flavorful and super easy recipe.<\/p>","CommentId":24,"DateRated":"01\/04\/2012 19:32","GUID":"3888a3bcb9394a58beda4889de26bf2c","MemberId":4745873,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"dgthorsen","SubmittedDate":"01\/04\/2012 19:32"},{"Comment":"
Even my picky hubby likes this one!<\/p>","CommentId":25,"DateRated":"10\/05\/2011 17:47","GUID":"a6605194cf2946429ab6218f7d43fd28","MemberId":4233345,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Angel007","SubmittedDate":"10\/05\/2011 17:47"},{"Comment":"
i used fresh rosemary right out of the garden. yum! the flavors are great together.<\/p>","CommentId":26,"DateRated":"08\/11\/2011 18:50","GUID":"da9d1894b3ae4495bca926c94404b072","MemberId":2190603,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"stevennicole","SubmittedDate":"08\/11\/2011 18:50"},{"Comment":"
Delicious! The seasoning is very good and the spices blend very nicely with the lime juice! I made the mistake of leaving the skin on so unfortunately the flavors did not absorb into the chicken as much :( I also opted to coat the thighs in EVOO instead of butter...trying to make it a little healthier and it allowed my daughter to eat it (she has dairy allergies).<\/p>","CommentId":27,"DateRated":"02\/23\/2011 16:31","GUID":"4044c25cb2c84ba2be615f46db0ef699","MemberId":4901222,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"mamasquish","SubmittedDate":"02\/23\/2011 16:31"},{"Comment":"
I made this recipe tonight and after the chicken was done I cut it up and use it in wraps with black beans, corn, crushed torilla chips, diced tomatoes, onions, green bell peppers and shredded mexican cheese blend and topped it off the Seven Sea's Kraft dressing. It was Delicious!! This with become a regular at my house for dinner. Thanks for Sharing!!<\/p>","CommentId":28,"DateRated":"01\/12\/2011 20:14","GUID":"cd97e94373cd46c4b9a63340b158dea3","MemberId":5747057,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"KaPurnell","SubmittedDate":"01\/12\/2011 20:14"},{"Comment":"
great flavors making again!<\/p>","CommentId":29,"DateRated":"12\/09\/2010 14:05","GUID":"31EE9946D5914091A29A4B3A479E8E21","MemberId":867571,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"sswimmomm","SubmittedDate":"12\/09\/2010 14:05"},{"Comment":"
My fiance said this was by far the best chicken he's ever had. He asked me to make it again the very next night! (Oh, and he took the recipe with him to work and some of the men made their wives make it that night) Delicious!<\/p>","CommentId":30,"DateRated":"08\/07\/2014 18:52","GUID":"b13f0f52b26e489aa61065febca3b57e","MemberId":5628505,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ooh!","SubmittedDate":"11\/23\/2010 21:05"},{"Comment":"
This recipe is delicious. My family loves it! I used the same recipe with tilapia and it was delicious. Great seasoning!!<\/p>","CommentId":31,"DateRated":"11\/17\/2010 16:58","GUID":"dcc42c5b731a4caa981e2e6209d748cb","MemberId":5601561,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"lm350zmomsonss","SubmittedDate":"11\/17\/2010 16:58"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":32,"DateRated":"06\/13\/2008 22:19","GUID":"2c957c8ea7294536ba4bb06837426632","MemberId":1527525,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"tam145","SubmittedDate":"06\/13\/2008 22:19"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":33,"DateRated":"05\/02\/2008 11:56","GUID":"bb4bc445b30742899ab9aebd95ea5920","MemberId":1479043,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"spree681","SubmittedDate":"05\/02\/2008 11:56"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":34,"DateRated":"03\/18\/2007 14:02","GUID":"c0a8f8f811914ffe91dc22c8f89599c2","MemberId":1863214,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"OpinionatedLisa","SubmittedDate":"03\/18\/2007 14:02"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":35,"DateRated":"02\/14\/2007 10:30","GUID":"79095d0b27f0418a90ce6d0639c8a203","MemberId":1254572,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"madp0tter","SubmittedDate":"02\/14\/2007 10:30"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":36,"DateRated":"12\/31\/2006 19:49","GUID":"7bfbf791d93248beb58d946d4a07e330","MemberId":1711428,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ladymer","SubmittedDate":"12\/31\/2006 19:49"}]},"breadcrumb":[],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Key Lime Chicken Thighs"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n