Description
Juicy chicken breasts glazed with a sweet and tangy honey-lime sauce, creating a perfect balance of flavors that’s both refreshing and satisfying. This quick and easy dish pairs wonderfully with rice or vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (6–8 oz each)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Mix honey, lime juice, garlic, soy sauce, and lime zest in a bowl.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side.
- Pour honey-lime sauce over chicken, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 5 minutes until sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness for consistent cooking
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken in the sauce for 2-4 hours
- Internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C)
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 38g