QiMeal
Honey Garlic Grilled Chicken
Honey Garlic Grilled Chicken · ready in 20 min · 4 servings · 320 kcal per serving · easy · 8 ingredients
Juicy grilled chicken coated in a glossy honey and garlic glaze with bright citrus notes and gentle spice, caramelized over the grill for a tender, flavorful main that is both comforting and fresh.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 20 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 320
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 10 gCilantro, fresh
- 85 gHoney
- 30 gLime juice
- 12 gGarlic
- 6 gSalt
- 2 gPepper
- 4 gLemon pepper
- 680 gChicken breast halves, boneless, skinless
Equipment
grill, mixing bowl, plastic wrap, serving platter, tongs, whisk
Instructions
- Mix marinade
Gather a mixing bowl and whisk, then combine cilantro, honey, lime juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon pepper until blended. · 3 min
What to look for: smooth, glossy marinade
- Coat chicken
Add the boneless, skinless chicken breast halves to the marinade and turn each piece until fully coated. · 2 min
What to look for: chicken evenly glazed
- Marinate briefly
Cover the bowl and let the chicken stand at room temperature, turning once to recoat, for a short marinade. · 30 min
What to look for: marinade clings to chicken
- Grill chicken
Grill the marinated chicken over medium heat, turning once, until cooked through, then transfer to a platter to serve. · 10 min
When it is done: internal temperature reaches 74°C / 165°F
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 320 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20 g |
| of which sugars | 18 g |
| Fat | 4 g |
| of which saturated | 1 g |
| Fibre | 1 g |
| Sodium | 520 mg |
Nutri-ScoreB
Allergens
Contains: fructose high
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 3 days
- Freezer: yes, up to 2 months
Ingredient substitutions
Cilantro
- parsley: Use flat-leaf parsley for best flavor.
Honey
- maple syrup: Adds deeper caramel flavor.
Lime juice
- lemon juice: Slightly less sweet, equally acidic.
Garlic
- garlic powder: Reduce amount to avoid bitterness.
Salt
- kosher salt: Adjust to taste due to grain size.
Pepper
- white pepper: Milder heat, cleaner look.
