Honey Lime Chicken
A delightful blend of sweetness and acidity, this Honey Lime Chicken is perfect for summer grilling or weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 44 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Grilling
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Make the Marinade: In a bowl, mix honey, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper to create a flavorful marinade.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and let them sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Grill: While the chicken marinates, preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it on the grill. Grill for 6-7 minutes on each side until it reaches 165°F.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the chicken from the grill, let it rest, and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
For a smoky addition, grill some lime halves alongside the chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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