About This Recipe
Hello, pals! I was looking at my refrigerator last Tuesday, wondering what in the world I was going to make tonight. You know how you want something homemade but are so close to ordering takeout? I was that person. Fortunately, I had a bottle of honey, a lone lime, and a couple of chicken breasts, and presto! I've made variations of this recipe over the years, but this one hit a different note, so I'd like to say it was reborn.
Sultan couldn't stop talking about it, let me tell you! And I adored how everything came together in a mere twenty-five minutes. It has a caramelized sear that feels like magic in a skillet and is juicy, tangy, and just a touch sweet.
Sultan couldn't stop talking about it, let me tell you! And I adored how everything came together in a mere twenty-five minutes. It has a caramelized sear that feels like magic in a skillet and is juicy, tangy, and just a touch sweet.
Tools for Honey Lime Chicken
To make this zesty and flavorful Stovetop Honey Lime Chicken Recipe, you’ll need a skillet, tongs, and a way to juice and zest that lime—hands and a microplane both work! I’ve linked a few handy tools I love using—simple, affordable, and perfect for stovetop meals.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp olive oil
¼ cup honey
Juice of 2 limes
Zest of 1 lime
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (optional for thickening)
Instructions
Step 1
Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 3
Add chicken and sear 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and almost cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Step 4
In the same pan, reduce heat to medium. Add honey, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, and soy sauce.
Step 5
Stir and let simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened. Add cornstarch slurry if a thicker glaze is desired.
Step 6
Place chicken back in the skillet, spooning sauce over the top.
Step 7
Spoon extra sauce over chicken and garnish with lime wedges or chopped cilantro. Serve warm!
Nutrition Information
Calories
310
Saturated Fat
2g
Carbs
14g
Sugars
12g
Protein
32g
Sodium
520mg
Fiber
0.5g
Secret Tips
Here are the little secrets that make a huge difference:
Don’t skip the lime zest! It adds a punch that juice alone doesn’t.
Marinate briefly if you have time — 15 minutes in the honey-lime mixture deepens the flavor.
Sear on medium-high heat for a caramelized crust, then reduce to finish cooking without
Don’t skip the lime zest! It adds a punch that juice alone doesn’t.
Marinate briefly if you have time — 15 minutes in the honey-lime mixture deepens the flavor.
Sear on medium-high heat for a caramelized crust, then reduce to finish cooking without
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