Juicy Honey Lime Chicken Recipe Ready in 30 Minutes
A simple and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken marinated in honey and lime.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 limes, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix honey, lime juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Place chicken in a resealable bag and pour marinade over it.
- Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken overnight.
- Adjust honey and lime to taste.
- Serve with rice or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg