Honey Lime Grilled Chicken

A white plate with four pieces of grilled honey lime chicken on it with lime wedges and parsley placed around them, and a title overlay at the top.

5 from 5 votes

Honey lime grilled chicken sweet, tangy, smoky, and just a little spicy. It's everything you want in a perfectly grilled chicken dish.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Marinate4

Total Time4 30

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Grilled Chicken, honey chicken, honey lime chicken, honey lime grilled chicken

Servings: Servings

Calories: 334kcal

Author: Great Grub, Delicious Treats

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts
2 teaspoon granulated garlic
2 teaspoon dried minced onion
2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon Mexican oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup honey
¼ cup vegetable oil
Juice from 2 large limes, about ¼ cup

Instructions

In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the smoked paprika, chili powder, granulated garlic, cumin, cayenne pepper, Mexican oregano, dried minced onion, salt, pepper, honey, and vegetable oil until combined.
Butterfly the chicken and place in the bowl of honey lime marinade.
Cover with plastic wrap, or put into an airtight container, and place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
Preheat grill to 350°
Remove chicken from the fridge.
Once the grill has come to temperature, place chicken on the grill.
Grill for 6-7 minutes on each side.
Remove and let rest for 5 minutes.

Notes

Tips

Marinate Long Enough: Letting the chicken marinate for at least 4 hours ensures maximum flavor. Overnight is even better.
Don't Overcook: Use a meat thermometer to avoid dry chicken. 165°F is perfect.
Let It Rest: Resting allows the juices to redistribute for a more tender bite.
Use Fresh Lime Juice: Fresh lime juice gives the best bright, citrusy flavor.

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