Description
A quick and easy weeknight dinner featuring tender chicken breasts coated in a sweet, tangy, and savory honey lime glaze. Ready in under 25 minutes with simple pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari/coconut aminos for gluten-free)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil (avocado or light olive oil)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper. If thick, pound to an even 1/2-inch thickness.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Pour the glaze into the pan around the chicken. Reduce heat to medium-low and let the sauce bubble and thicken for 2-3 minutes, spooning it over the chicken frequently.
- Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes, flipping once, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Transfer chicken to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes. Spoon remaining sauce over the top and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Do not add the glaze at the beginning of cooking as the honey will burn. Always sear the chicken first, then add the sauce. Ensure chicken is patted dry before searing for a better crust. Resting the chicken is crucial to retain juices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Protein: 30
Keywords: honey lime chicken, easy dinner, weeknight meals, quick chicken recipe, healthy dinner, gluten-free option, one pan meal