Description
Tender chicken coated in a sweet-tangy honey lime glaze with a perfect balance of citrus and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (6 oz each)
- ⅓ cup honey
- 3 limes (juice and zest)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Mix honey, lime juice, zest, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 6-7 minutes per side.
- Pour honey-lime mixture over chicken, reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer 8-10 minutes until sauce thickens.
Notes
- Pound chicken to even thickness for uniform cooking
- Don’t overcook the sauce as honey can burn quickly
- Rest chicken 5 minutes before serving
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 245mg
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 29g