Description
Grilled Honey Chili Lime Cilantro Chicken is the ultimate summer delight, combining sweet, spicy, and zesty flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This easy recipe features tender chicken marinated in a luscious blend of honey, lime, and chili powder. Perfect for summer cookouts or quick weeknight dinners, serve this dish alongside rice or fresh salad to soak up those delicious juices. Your family will be asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, chili powder, minced garlic, cilantro, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour marinade over them. Marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for best results).
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (375°F to 400°F).
- Remove chicken from marinade and place on the grill. Cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- In the last few minutes of grilling, brush reserved marinade onto the chicken for extra flavor.
- Serve hot garnished with additional cilantro and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken breast (approximately 4 oz)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 95mg