Honey Lime Chicken
Honey Lime Chicken is a juicy grilled chicken recipe made with honey, lime juice, soy sauce, and olive oil.The simple marinade creates sweet, tangy, and savory flavor.Perfect for easy weeknight dinners and summer grilling.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt optional
- Lime slices for garnish
- Sliced scallions for garnish
- Chopped fresh basil cilantro, or mint, for garnish
- Toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl or zipper-top bag, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, lime juice, olive oil, cayenne pepper, and kosher salt.
- Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and coat well.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight for maximum flavor.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the remaining marinade.
- Grill the Honey Lime Chicken for 4–6 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing or serving.
- Garnish with lime slices, scallions, fresh herbs, or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
Serve this grilled chicken with cilantro rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh green salad.