Description
A delightful dish featuring succulent chicken breasts marinated in honey, lime, and soy sauce, creating a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice for serving
- Sliced avocado for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, soy sauce, and olive oil until well combined.
- Season the Chicken: Generously season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then coat them in the honey-lime mixture for about 15-30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Rest and Slice: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve: Plate the chicken over rice and top with slices of avocado, drizzling with any remaining marinade.
Notes
Marinate overnight for maximum flavor. Adjust the cooking time if using chicken thighs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: honey lime chicken, easy chicken recipes, weeknight dinner, gluten-free