Best 20 Honey Lime Chicken Recipes

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Indulge in a tantalizing culinary experience with our diverse collection of honey lime chicken recipes, ranging from the classic and comforting to the uniquely exotic. Embark on a flavor-filled journey as we present a treasure trove of delectable dishes that showcase the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. From the zesty Honey Lime Chicken Stir-Fry that sizzles with bold flavors to the refreshing Honey Lime Chicken Salad that bursts with vibrant colors and textures, our recipes offer something for every palate. Prepare to be captivated by the aromatic Honey Lime Chicken Tacos, where succulent chicken mingles with a vibrant honey lime sauce, encased in warm tortillas. Relish the tender and juicy Honey Lime Chicken Skewers, perfect for a delightful appetizer or main course. And for a taste of Asian-inspired goodness, try our Honey Lime Chicken with Coconut Rice, a harmonious blend of sweet, sour, and savory flavors that will transport you to a culinary paradise.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

HONEY-LIME CHICKEN AND AVOCADO SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Honey-Lime Chicken And Avocado Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: boneless chicken thighs, romaine lettuce, cherry tomato, red onion, avocados, olive oil, salt, garlic, jalapeño pepper, chili powder, honey, lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, pepper, lime juice

Provided by Robert Broadfoot

Categories     Lunch

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 boneless chicken thighs
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
½ cup cherry tomato, halved
½ red onion, thinly sliced
2 avocados, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeño pepper, minced
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon honey
4 tablespoons lime juice
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
4 tablespoons lime juice

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients for the chicken marinade.
  • Toss in the chicken thighs and marinate for at least one hour.
  • In a cast-iron skillet, cook chicken on high heat until there is a nice sear on the surface of the chicken, and the inside is no longer pink. Roughly four minutes each side. Set chicken aside.
  • Place chopped lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and avocados in a large salad bowl.
  • Slice cooked chicken thighs and add to the salad bowl.
  • In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the dressing. Mix well.
  • Toss the salad with the dressing and serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 966 calories, Carbohydrate 62 grams, Fat 67 grams, Fiber 15 grams, Protein 39 grams, Sugar 39 grams

HONEY KEY LIME GRILLED CHICKEN



Honey Key Lime Grilled Chicken image

When I bought a bottle of Key Lime juice on vacation in Florida, I wondered what I would do with it... Now this recipe is a staple in our kitchen! I hope you enjoy it too! The longer you marinate, the better the sweet-sour combo gets!

Provided by ANISSA925

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Healthy

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 tablespoons key lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon lemon pepper
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • In a resealable plastic bag, mix the key lime juice, honey, garlic, and lemon pepper. Place the chicken in the bag, seal, and shake to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes, turning the bag occasionally.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
  • Grill the marinated chicken about 8 minutes on each side, until no longer pink and juices run clear. Discard remaining marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 117.1 mg, Sugar 9 g

HONEY LIME CHICKEN



Honey Lime Chicken image

Everyone in the family enjoys the delightful flavors of this tart, sweet chicken. I usually round out the meal and rice, salad and dessert.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple slices
1/4 cup honey
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
Grated peel of 1 lime

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with garlic salt. In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil over medium-high heat. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Add 1/4 cup juice to skillet; reserve remaining juice. Cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Remove to a serving platter; keep warm. In a small bowl, combine honey, lime juice, soy sauce, cornstarch and reserved pineapple juice; pour into skillet. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring for 1-2 minutes. Add pineapple; heat through. Pour over chicken; sprinkle with lime peel. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

HONEY LIME MARINADE FOR GRILLED CHICKEN



Honey Lime Marinade for Grilled Chicken image

If you are looking for a marinade that really brings your chicken alive and produces sweet and juicy flavorful meat then this 5 ingredient marinade is one you should add to your list. I found this recipe some time ago and it is delicious. I've since misplaced the site it came from so decided to enter it here to make sure that it's always available. ***As a tip you can slice the chicken breasts so that they cook faster and are easier to portion bases on the appetite of the person eating.

Provided by DearOlDad

Categories     Poultry

Time 4h15m

Yield 4 Breasts, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon chopped fresh garlic
4 large boneless chicken breasts

Steps:

  • Add soy sauce, lime juice, olive oil, honey, and garlic to a small bowl in that order (the olive oil will help the honey slide right out of the spoon). Whisk together thoroughly.
  • Place chicken in a large Ziploc bag and pour the marinade inches Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Preferred time is 1-4 hours.
  • After marinating, grill chicken over high heat for about five minutes per side for slices or seven minutes per side for whole breasts, until cooked through.
  • Additional marinade can be made and then reduced down to serve over rice as a complimentary side to the grilled chicken.

GRILLED HONEY-LIME CHICKEN



Grilled Honey-Lime Chicken image

Make-ahead marinade is your best friend when feeding a crowd. This one for grilled chicken is good to know and very easy to memorize. -Marybeth Wright, Maitland, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup oil and vinegar salad dressing
1/2 cup honey
3 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Pour 1 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain and discard marinade. Lightly oil the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 476mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HONEY-LIME GRILLED CHICKEN



Honey-Lime Grilled Chicken image

You won't have to pack a lot of supplies to stir up the easy marinade shared by Dorothy Smith of El Dorado, Arkansas. It requires only three ingredients and gives fabulous lime flavor to tender chicken breasts.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup lime juice
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a resealable plastic bag, combine the honey, soy sauce and lime juice; add chicken. Seal and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30-45 minutes. , Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, uncovered, over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts :

HONEY LIME GRILLED CHICKEN MARINADE



Honey Lime Grilled Chicken Marinade image

This Honey Lime Grilled Chicken uses the simplest marinade for grilling chicken that's perfect for summer.

Provided by Six Sisters Stuff

Categories     Main Course     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 chicken breasts
1/2 cup lime juice
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 Tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine lime juice, oil, honey, thyme, rosemary, garlic and pepper. Pour it over chickens in a ziploc bag. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours up to overnight.
  • Grill until done and juices run clear - about 6-8 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 4 serving, Calories 468 kcal, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Sodium 93 mg, Carbohydrate 16 g, Sugar 13 g, Protein 31 mg

HONEY-LIME ROASTED CHICKEN



Honey-Lime Roasted Chicken image

It's hard to believe this finger-licking main course starts with only five ingredients. "The chicken is easy, light and so good," promises Springfield, Vermont's Lori Carbonell. "It's just as tasty prepared outside on the grill."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h40m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 whole roasting chicken (5 to 6 pounds)
1/2 cup lime juice
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard or spicy brown mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Carefully loosen the skin from the entire chicken. Place breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. In a small bowl, whisk the lime juice, honey, mustard, salt and cumin. , Using a turkey baster, baste under the chicken skin with 1/3 cup lime juice mixture. Tie drumsticks together. Pour remaining lime juice mixture over chicken., Roast until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°, 2-2-1/2 hours. (Cover loosely with foil if chicken browns too quickly.) Let stand for 10 minutes before carving. If desired, remove and discard skin before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 354mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 28g protein.

HONEY-LIME CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



Honey-Lime Chicken Enchiladas image

This has become one of the most-requested dishes I make. When I bring it to a function, it's one of the first dishes to go, and everybody raves over how good it is.

Provided by Jen

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cooked chicken breast halves, shredded
⅓ cup honey
¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 (14 ounce) can green enchilada sauce
½ cup heavy whipping cream
12 corn tortillas
2 cups shredded queso asadero (white Mexican cheese)

Steps:

  • Place shredded chicken in a bowl.
  • Whisk honey, lime juice, chili powder, and garlic together in a bowl; pour over chicken and toss to coat. Marinate chicken in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix enchilada sauce and cream together in a shallow bowl. Dip 1 tortilla in enchilada sauce mixture and place in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Repeat dipping tortillas and arranging in the dish until bottom of dish is covered.
  • Spread 1/2 the chicken mixture over dipped-tortilla layer. Sprinkle 1/3 the queso asadero over chicken layer. Dip more tortillas in enchilada sauce mixture and arrange over queso asadero layer. Spoon 2 to 3 spoonful enchilada sauce mixture over tortilla layer. Repeat layering with remaining chicken, 1/3 queso asadero, ending with a layer of dipped tortillas. Pour any remaining enchilada sauce mixture over tortillas. Sprinkle remaining 1/3 queso asadero over enchiladas.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and cheese is melted and golden, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Cholesterol 75.8 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 20.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 507.1 mg, Sugar 16.6 g

HONEY TEQUILA LIME CHICKEN



Honey Tequila Lime Chicken image

This is a quick marinade that's best on chicken but delicious on fish too. You can bake, BBQ or grill.

Provided by NetDiva Amy

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup tequila
6 limes
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 pinch kosher salt
1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 cups fresh cilantro, finely chopped
2 lbs chicken thighs or 2 lbs fish fillets

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients, except cilantro and meat in medium sauce pan.
  • Simmer over medium heat about 15 minutes or until onions are soft but not clear.
  • Cool completely. (Instead of adding water above, I add ice cubes at this stage.).
  • Place chicken in a baking pan and pour mixture over the chickent.
  • Marinade at least 1 hour, preferably over night. If the sauce doesn't completely cover the meat, turn it over half way through.
  • If baking, pour out half the liquid and cover with finely chopped cilantro.
  • Bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until meat is cooked through (depending on type of meat and size of pieces).
  • If grilling, then grill and add the cilantro after cooking.

HONEY-LIME ROAST CHICKEN



Honey-Lime Roast Chicken image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 small bunch fresh thyme
Juice of 2 limes
4 cloves garlic, smashed
3 jalapeno peppers, halved, seeded and thinly sliced
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
Kosher salt
3 half chickens (about 1 1/2 pounds each)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Strip the thyme leaves from the stems; combine the leaves and stems with the lime juice, garlic, jalapenos, olive oil, honey and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add the chicken and turn to coat. Cover and marinate 30 minutes to 1 hour at room temperature.
  • Position a rack in the upper third of the oven; preheat to 425 degrees F. Put the chicken, skin-side up, on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet and tuck the wing tips underneath. Pour the marinade on top, season with salt and dot with the butter.
  • Roast the chicken, basting with the pan juices halfway through, until the skin is amber and a thermometer inserted into the thigh registers 160 degrees F, about 45 minutes. Transfer to a platter and top with the pan juices.

HONEY LIME GLAZED CHICKEN



Honey Lime Glazed Chicken image

A cinch to preprare, this is truly a honey of a dish. The sweet-sour sauce glazes the chicken beautifully.

Provided by kymgerberich

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 lbs chicken parts
1/3 cup honey
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 1/2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
3 cups noodles, cooked

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F Arrange chicken, skin side-up, in cingle layer in shallow casserole dish or 11x7-inch baking dish.
  • Combine remaining ingredients except noodles in small bowl; mix well. Brush 1/3 of honey mixture over chicken; bake 15 minutes.
  • Brush remaining honey mixture over chicken; bake 10 - 15 minutes more, or until juices run clear. Transfer to serving platter. Serve with noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 918.5, Fat 42.1, SaturatedFat 11.7, Cholesterol 288.3, Sodium 478.6, Carbohydrate 44.8, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 23.9, Protein 86.5

ONE-PAN HONEY LIME CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



One-Pan Honey Lime Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion, olive oil, salt, pepper, chicken breast, parchment paper, honey, low sodium soy sauce, garlic, lime

Provided by Tiffany Lo

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ green bell pepper, sliced
½ red bell pepper, sliced
¼ onion, sliced
olive oil
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 chicken breast
parchment paper
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lime, half for the juice, half for slices

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
  • Place bell peppers and onions into mixing bowl and thoroughly coat with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Tear off a sheet of parchment paper, large enough to fold into a packet.
  • Mix honey, garlic and soy sauce.
  • Place bell peppers and chicken breast on top of parchment paper. Season with salt, and pepper, honey soy garlic sauce.
  • Squeeze lime juice on afterwards and garnish with lime slices.
  • Fold the edges of the parchment paper widthwise 2-3 times then twist the ends until fully closed.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 13 grams

BAKED HONEY-LIME CHICKEN WINGS



Baked Honey-Lime Chicken Wings image

Make and share this Baked Honey-Lime Chicken Wings recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cutechef1215

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 limes
1/4 cup honey
3 small garlic cloves, crushed with a garlic press
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground
24 medium chicken drumsticks (about 6 pounds)
lime wedge (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat over to 450 degrees. From limes, grate 2 tsp peel and squeeze 1/4 cup juice.
  • In small bowl with fork, mix honey, garlic, coriander, salt, pepper, lime juice, and 1 tsp lime peel.
  • Arrange chicken on two 15 1/2" by 10 1/2" jelly roll pans. Drizzle lime mixture over chicken; toss to coat evenly. Place pans on oven racks. Bake drumsticks 30-35 minutes, rotating pans between upper and lower racks halfway through baking and occasionally brushing chicken with glaze in pan, until chicken is cooked through.
  • Transfer chicken to serving dish. Drizzle with pan juices. Garnish with lime wedges and sprinkle with remaining lime peel.

SPICY HONEY-LIME CHICKEN



Spicy Honey-Lime Chicken image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup honey
4 limes, 2 zested and 4 juiced (about 1/2 cup juice)
4 teaspoons sambal oelek (an Asian chili paste)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
4 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
8 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 baby bok choy, halved or quartered lengthwise

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare a grill with a medium fire on one side of the grill for direct and indirect grilling.
  • 2. Combine the honey, lime zest, lime juice, sambal oelek, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a small pot. Bring to a boil, and then simmer until it just starts to thicken, about 10 minutes.
  • 3. Sprinkle the chicken thighs on both sides with salt and pepper. Place the chicken on the grill skin-side down. Grill on both sides until golden, about 3 minutes each side. Transfer the chicken to indirect heat and cook covered, basting and turning with the sauce every 5 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees F, about 20 minutes.
  • 4. Pour 1 inch or more of water into a skillet or wok and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Place the bok choy in a bamboo or collapsible steamer. Sprinkle the bok choy with salt and pepper. Set the steamer over the boiling water, cover, and cook until the bok choy is cooked but still has a little resistance when pierced with a paring knife, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 839, Fat 45 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Cholesterol 214 milligrams, Sodium 1705 milligrams, Carbohydrate 59 grams, Fiber 8.5 grams, Protein 58 grams

GRILLED HONEY LIME CHICKEN SANDWICHES



Grilled Honey Lime Chicken Sandwiches image

I found this on the Food Network site from Rachael Ray. We LOVE it. The original suggests serving these with Five Vegetable Slaw Salad and tortilla chips. I haven't tried the salad, but I'll post anyway.

Provided by Shaye

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lime, juiced
2 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1/2 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped (about a handful before chopping)
2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons corn oil
4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon grill seasoning or 1 teaspoon coarse salt & pepper
lettuce
tomatoes
red onion
sliced avocado
1 cup prepared salsa verde
4 crusty rolls, split

Steps:

  • Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Sprinkle chicken with seasoning blend or salt& pepper.
  • Coat chicken in dressing and set aside for 10 minutes.
  • Grill chicken on an indoor electric grill for 6-7 minutes on each side or pan fry over med high heat in a large nonstick skillet uncovered 6 minutes per side.
  • Slice chicken breasts on an angle and pile meat on roll bottoms.
  • Top with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and sliced avocado.
  • Spread salsa on roll tops as a condiment.

TEQUILA-LIME CHICKEN WITH HONEY DRIZZLE



Tequila-Lime Chicken with Honey Drizzle image

This zesty marinade gives chicken a rich flavor, and makes it perfect for no-fuss dinner salads or as the base for a memorable taco night.

Provided by By Arlene Cummings

Categories     Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 green onion, chopped (1 tablespoon)
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
Salt to taste
1/4 cup tequila
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (1 medium)
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 lb uncooked chicken breast tenders (not breaded; about 8 tenders)
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Additional chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix all chicken ingredients except chicken tenders. Add chicken; toss gently to mix. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to marinate.
  • Heat gas or charcoal grill.
  • When grill is heated, remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Place chicken on grill over medium-high heat. Cover grill; cook about 3 minutes on each side or until browned and no longer pink in center.
  • Before serving, drizzle chicken with 2 tablespoons honey and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and additional chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

HONEY-GINGER CHICKEN WITH LIME



HONEY-GINGER CHICKEN WITH LIME image

Categories     Chicken     Roast     Dinner     Summer

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/3 cup minced fresh ginger
1 jalapeño, finely chopped
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
3 1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
4 chicken legs, cut into drumsticks and thighs
2 teaspoons sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°. In a bowl, whisk the vinegar, honey, ginger, jalapeño, garam masala, coriander, cumin, cayenne, salt, pepper and 3 teaspoons of the lime zest. Prick the chicken with a fork, add it to the bowl and toss. In a small bowl, mix the sugar with the remaining lime zest. In a large ovenproof skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in the oil over moderately high heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning, until golden, 5 minutes. Sprinkle with the lime sugar and roast for 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked. Add the lime juice and the remaining butter to the skillet. Serve the chicken with the pan juices and lime wedges.

HONEY AND LIME CHICKEN LEGS



Honey and Lime Chicken Legs image

A tasty sounding recipe from cookbook titled The Family Kitchen Healthy Fast-Food. Have not included 1 hour marination time. Also think this recipe would be nice with thighs on the bone too.

Provided by ImPat

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons honey (clear)
2 tablespoons cilantro (coriander chopped)
1 lime (zest and juice of)
8 chicken drumsticks

Steps:

  • Mix the honey with the coriander (cilantro) and stir in the lime zest and juice.
  • Add the chicken drumsticks and mix well, cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
  • Heat the grill (broiler).
  • Grill (broil) the chicken drumsticks, turning and brushing frequently with the marinade for about 25 minutes or until cooked through (to check, pierce the drumsticks at its thickest part, next to the bone, the juices should run clear), timing could depend on size of drumsticks too.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.1, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 118.3, Sodium 122.2, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 8.9, Protein 28.3

HONEY LIME CHICKEN



Honey Lime Chicken image

Easy and fabulous!! Tastes very much like sweet and sour chicken from a good Chinese place. This is from a lady in Iowa and was in the Cooking for 2 magazine. It will be in our regular dinner rotation.

Provided by MarieDanette

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
10 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour and cayenne. Add chicken, a few strips at a time, and shake to coat.
  • In a skillet, brown chicken in butter on all sides.
  • Combine the lime juice, honey, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce; pour over chicken. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until juices run clear and sauce is thickened.

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs work best for this recipe. If using chicken breasts, slice them into thin strips for even cooking.
  • Use fresh lime juice: Fresh lime juice adds a bright, citrusy flavor to the chicken. If you don't have fresh limes, you can substitute bottled lime juice, but the flavor will not be as bright.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken is best when cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Overcooking will make the chicken dry and tough.
  • Make sure the sauce is thick enough: The sauce should be thick enough to coat the chicken. If the sauce is too thin, it will not adhere to the chicken and will be lost when served.
  • Serve immediately: Honey lime chicken is best served immediately after cooking. The chicken will become dry and tough if it is allowed to sit for too long.

Conclusion:

Honey lime chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful combination of honey, lime juice, soy sauce, and garlic, then grilled or pan-fried until cooked through. The chicken is served with a sweet and tangy honey lime sauce that is sure to please everyone at the table. This dish is a great way to enjoy the fresh flavors of summer.

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