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A beautiful plate of honey lime chicken served with avocado rice and a side salad. This shows a great way to serve this cilantro lime chicken dish.

Honey Lime Chicken (The Easiest, Juiciest Recipe!)

This Honey Lime Chicken is the perfect weeknight dinner! Juicy chicken is coated in a sweet and tangy marinade made with fresh lime juice, honey, and garlic. Ready in under 30 minutes and can be pan-seared, baked, or grilled.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 6 oz each, pounded to an even thickness
For the Honey Lime Marinade
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup fresh lime juice about 2-3 limes
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, olive oil, soy sauce, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, and red pepper flakes.
  2. Reserve about 1/3 of the marinade in a separate small bowl to use as a sauce later. Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish or zip-top bag and pour the remaining 2/3 of the marinade over them. Ensure the chicken is well-coated.
  3. Let the chicken marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature, or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade, letting the excess drip off. Cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  5. In the final minute of cooking, pour the reserved marinade into the skillet. Let it bubble for about a minute until it thickens slightly and glazes the chicken.
  6. Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Baking Instructions: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place chicken in a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
Grilling Instructions: Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes per side. Brush with reserved marinade during the last few minutes of cooking.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.