Description
A juicy grilled chicken recipe marinated in a tropical blend of soy sauce, honey, lime juice, and garlic, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or coconut aminos for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons red bell pepper, finely chopped
- Optional: pinch of crushed red pepper or minced red jalapeño for a kick
Instructions
- Make the Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, vegetable oil, lime juice, minced garlic, cilantro, and red bell pepper until well combined.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a large zip-top bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring everything is nicely coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for maximum flavor.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to high heat. If using a grill pan, heat over medium-high and lightly oil the pan.
- Grill the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off. Discard the used marinade. Grill the chicken for approximately 6–8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Rest: Once done, transfer the grilled chicken to a plate and cover loosely with foil. Let it rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
- Optional Broil: For an extra charred finish, place the grilled chicken under the broiler for 2 minutes.
Notes
Serve with mango salsa or avocado salad. Consider adding a lime wedge for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg