Description
Savor the vibrant sweet-tart complexity of this grilled chicken! Marinate with a potent honey-lime-garlic infusion, reserving half for the perfect glaze. Quick prep, maximum zing.
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts (4 boneless, skinless)
- Honey (1/4 cup)
- Fresh lime juice (1/4 cup)
- Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
- Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
- Chili powder (1 teaspoon)
- Salt and black pepper (1 teaspoon combined)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the marinade by whisking together the honey, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Reserve half of this mixture for the glaze, and pour the remaining half over the chicken breasts in a resealable bag or dish.
- Step 2: Marinate the chicken for a minimum of 30 minutes in the refrigerator (or up to 4 hours for maximum flavor). Once marinated, preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Step 3: Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove the chicken from the heat and allow it to rest for 5 minutes.
- Step 4: While the chicken rests, pour the reserved marinade mixture into the hot skillet. Bring the sauce to a boil, then immediately reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly into a glossy, tangy glaze.
- Step 5: Slice the rested chicken breasts against the grain into 1/2-inch thick pieces. Arrange the sliced chicken on individual plates, overlapping the slices to create the "stack." Drizzle the warm honey-lime glaze over the stacks before serving.
Notes
- Keep your delightful leftovers fresh by storing the sliced chicken and remaining glaze separately in the fridge for up to four days.
- If you need to reheat a stack, slice the chicken small and warm it gently in a covered skillet with a spoonful of water or broth to maintain moisture.
- To balance the sweetness and heat of the glaze, serve your finished stacks alongside a creamy side like sliced avocado or cool, cilantro-lime rice.
- For the best, safest glaze, always ensure the reserved marinade reaches a full, rolling boil for at least one minute before reducing the heat to simmer and thicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Chicken breast fillet with glaze (approx. 5 oz total)
- Calories: 265
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0.0g
- Protein: 17g