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Easy Honey Lime Chicken Recipe for a Quick, Flavorful Dinner

Easy Honey Lime Chicken Recipe

Juicy chicken breasts marinated in a sweet, tangy honey lime sauce with garlic, soy sauce, and chili powder. Cook this easy dinner in a skillet or on a medium-high grill for a flavorful meal the whole family will enjoy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 breasts Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 6 ounces each
Honey Lime Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 1/4 cup Fresh lime juice, about 2 medium limes
  • 1 tablespoon Low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
Optional Garnishes
  • 1 teaspoon Grated lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped cilantro

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. If the chicken breasts are thick, pound them to an even 1/2- to 3/4-inch thickness. Whisk the honey, lime juice, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, chili powder, kosher salt, and black pepper together in a bowl.
  2. Reserve a few tablespoons of the marinade for brushing or serving, if desired. Place the chicken in the remaining marinade, cover, and refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes.
  3. Heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium-high heat, or preheat a grill to medium-high. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade that touched the raw chicken.
  4. Cook the chicken for approximately 5 to 8 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until browned and the thickest part reaches 165°F (74°C). Watch closely because honey can brown quickly.
  5. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and let it rest for 5 minutes. Spoon over the reserved sauce and garnish with lime zest or chopped cilantro before serving.

Notes

Fresh lime juice provides the brightest flavor. Do not reuse marinade that has contacted raw chicken unless it is boiled first. Chicken thighs may be substituted and usually need about 6 to 8 minutes per side, depending on size.