Description
A delicious and easy recipe for honey lime chicken corn that combines perfectly grilled marinated chicken with a fresh corn salad for a healthy and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups corn kernels
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Step 1: Marinate – Mix lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes
- Step 2: Preheat – Heat grill to medium-high heat (400°F or 200°C) for optimal cooking temperature
- Step 3: Grill – Cook chicken 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Let rest before slicing
- Step 4: Prepare salad – Combine corn, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper in large bowl
- Step 5: Serve – Slice rested chicken and serve alongside corn salad. Drizzle remaining marinade over dish
Notes
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness for uniform cooking and better marinade penetration
- Reserve some marinade before adding raw chicken to use as a finishing sauce
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes after grilling to redistribute juices and prevent dryness
- Use fresh corn when possible, but frozen corn works well when thawed and drained
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 calories
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: honey lime chicken corn, grilled chicken, corn salad, healthy recipe, easy dinner, marinated chicken