Juicy Honey Lime Grilled Chicken in Just 30 Minutes
Juicy grilled chicken marinated in a sweet and tangy honey lime sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 56 minutes (including marinating time)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Mix honey, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika in a bowl.
- Place chicken in a resealable bag and pour marinade over it.
- Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from marinade and discard excess liquid.
- Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side or until fully cooked.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F internally.
- Substitute lime juice with lemon juice if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 85mg