Sticky Honey-Lime Chicken and Quinoa

Flavorful & sticky Honey-Lime Chicken – serve with quinoa or rice and a side of vegetables for a delicious and healthy meal. 

One of my favorite things to use in the kitchen nowadays is quinoa! It’s healthy, lite, and can be used in more ways than I think I’m aware of yet. For me, I love rice and pasta. And it was always a bummer to think I couldn’t eat them every day without feeling the weight of it. But, thank the LAWD for quinoa because I am loving how amazing I feel after eating it and how it tricks my palate into thinking I’m eating rice. Ya know?

For this recipe I was really craving a sticky chicken with rice. So I opted for a healthier version! And won’t just say this recipe is delicious and leaves you feeling amazing, but it’s also so easy. When I made it the other night for dinner I remember looking at my husband and saying, “I don’t have anything to do…” Usually I am chopping tons of ingredients while five pots are on the stove and filling the sink with dishes. Oh my, was it a breath of fresh air to cook something like this for a change!

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Sticky Honey-Lime Chicken

Servings 4

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Prep Time

30 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

40 mins

Flavorful & sticky Honey-Lime Chicken - serve with quinoa or rice and a side of vegetables for a delicious and healthy meal. 

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Keyword: honey chicken, honey lime chicken, lime chicken

Calories: 235 kcal

Author: Bethany Kramer

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts, halved to make 4 cutlets
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1 lime, halved
• 1/2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 tsp lime zest

Instructions

1. Place olive oil, garlic powder, honey, soy sauce and half of a lime juiced into zip lock baggy with 1/4 tsp black pepper and salt. Add chicken breasts and marinate for 30 minutes. 

2. Cook marinated chicken and grill or sear in a pan on medium heat for 3-4 minutes - until chicken is completely cooked through. 
   

3. Serve over rice or quinoa with a side of roasted vegetables. 

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About The Author

Bethany Kramer is a home cook, recipe developer, and dog mom. She found a deep love for food and nutrition after learning to cook from her mom at eight years old. Since then she’s been developing and sharing recipes from her own kitchen that are bold in flavor and nourishing to the body!
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