Honey Lime Chicken Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
🥘 Serving: 4 servings
🍽️ Cuisine: Healthy
🏷️ Keywords: Weeknight, Less than 4 Hours, Easy
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup honey 🍯
- 1/3 cup soy sauce 🥢
- 1/4 cup lime juice 🍈
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 🍗
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 281.5
- Fat: 3.1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Cholesterol: 75.5mg
- Sodium: 1478.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 37.5g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Sugar: 35.5g
- Protein: 27.8g
Instructions:
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Prepare Marinade: In a plastic bag or shallow dish, mix together the honey, soy sauce, and lime juice until well combined.
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Marinate Chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are evenly coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and let it marinate for at least 45 minutes. This allows the flavors to infuse into the chicken, enhancing its taste.
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Grill or Bake: Once marinated, you have two options for cooking the chicken:
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Grilling: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade, allowing any excess marinade to drip off. Grill the chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through, with grill marks forming and the internal temperature reaching 165°F (75°C).
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Baking: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the marinated chicken breasts in a baking dish, pouring any remaining marinade over the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
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Serve: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill or oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring moist and flavorful chicken. Serve hot with your favorite side dishes, such as steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad.
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Enjoy: Now, savor the delicious flavors of this honey lime chicken dish with your loved ones! It’s perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, requiring minimal effort but delivering maximum taste satisfaction.
