Description
A delicious honey lime chicken dish that offers a perfect balance of sweetness and zest, making it an ideal centerpiece for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Lime wedges for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk the marinade: In a mixing bowl, combine honey, lime juice, soy sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk until everything is nicely blended.
- Marinate the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a resealable bag, pour the marinade over, seal it up, and gently massage the bag. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prep for cooking: Preheat your grill or skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken: Remove chicken from the marinade, drain excess liquid, and discard the marinade. Grill or cook in the skillet for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
- Finish with olive oil: Drizzle with olive oil before serving.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with lime wedges if desired.
Notes
Marinate the chicken overnight for more flavor. Use fresh lime juice for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: honey lime chicken, grilled chicken, summer recipes