Honey Lime Grilled Chicken
This honey lime grilled chicken is a flavorful dish that combines the sweetness of honey with the tanginess of lime. Perfectly marinated and grilled, it offers a deliciously juicy chicken that pairs well with various sides.
This recipe is mexican style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 20 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 35 min · Serves: 4
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include chicken breasts, lime juice, black pepper, honey.
- Follow all 6 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine honey, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
- Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated, and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it on the grill.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 290
- Protein: 30 g
- Fat: 12 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.