Honey Lime Chicken
A juicy chicken dish marinated in a zesty blend of honey and lime, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Mix together honey, lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
- Marinate the chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 10 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked through.
- Pour any remaining marinade over the chicken during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate chicken for longer or try different proteins like shrimp or tofu.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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