Tangy Honey Lime Chicken: A Juicy Twist on Weeknight Dinners
Experience the delightful combination of tangy lime and sweet honey in this quick and easy chicken recipe that will elevate any weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the honey, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Serve warm with lime wedges.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg