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Grilled Honey-Lime Chicken


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-free

Description

This grilled honey-lime chicken is juicy and full of flavor, perfect for summer cookouts!


Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 lime (zested and quartered)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • Lime slices (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to a medium heat.
  2. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin. Then sprinkle evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
  4. In another small bowl, combine the lime zest, lime juice, honey, and chili powder.
  5. Place the seasoned chicken on the grill and cook for about 5 minutes. Then flip and cook on the other side for another 5 to 6 minutes.
  6. Brush both sides of the chicken with honey-lime sauce.
  7. Continue cooking the chicken and brushing with sauce until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  8. Remove from the grill and serve warm.

Notes

  • This recipe is great for meal prep!
  • Marinate the chicken in the honey-lime mixture for a few hours for even more flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg