Honey Lime Grilled Chicken (Printable)
Juicy chicken breasts in a sweet honey-lime marinade, grilled to perfection in just 30 minutes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
→ Marinade
02 - 3 tablespoons honey
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 2 teaspoons soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
06 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon lime zest
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Garnish
10 - Chopped fresh cilantro
11 - Lime wedges
# How To Make It:
01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, olive oil, soy sauce, minced garlic, lime zest, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
02 - Place the chicken breasts in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, seal tightly, and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.
03 - Preheat your grill or oven to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F (200°C).
04 - Remove the chicken from the marinade, discarding any remaining liquid. Grill or bake for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
05 - Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The honey caramelizes just enough on the grill to give you those gorgeous char marks without burning.
- It converts skeptics who think chicken breasts are always dry and boring.
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- Reusing the leftover marinade as a sauce is a food safety mistake because it has touched raw chicken.
- Chicken thighs will stay juicier than breasts if you tend to overcook things.
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- A meat thermometer eliminates guesswork and is the single tool that will save you from dry chicken forever.
- Basting with a tiny extra drizzle of honey right before pulling the chicken off the heat gives a lacquered finish that looks and tastes incredible.