Description
Honey Lime Chicken is a versatile and flavorful dish that perfectly blends the sweetness of honey with the refreshing zest of lime. This simple yet flavorful recipe is not only easy to prepare but also a fantastic way to elevate your chicken dinner experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 3 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime slices for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, lime zest, honey, olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper until everything is well combined.
- Taste the marinade. Adjust seasoning to your liking; perhaps add a bit more honey for sweetness or lime juice for acidity.
- Add the chicken to the bowl with the marinade and toss it until each piece is completely coated.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for the recommended marinating time.
- When ready to grill, remove the chicken from the marinade and let the excess drip off. Discard any leftover marinade.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
- Grill the chicken for approximately 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until it’s beautifully golden and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
Notes
For an extra touch, garnish your dish with extra lime slices and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg