Grilled Chicken Breast, Juicy and Tender

Name: Grilled Chicken Breast, Juicy and Tender
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 3 lb chicken breast; ⅓ cup + 2 TB pure honey; ¼ cup brown sugar; ¼ cup soy sauce; 8 cloves garlic; 2 TB Sriracha; zest of 1 lime; 3 TB freshly squeezed lime juice; 1 tsp ground or freshly grated ginger; ¼ tsp table salt; Other: Oil for cooking

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings
6
Calories
240 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Asian-American Fusion

Grilled Chicken Breast, Juicy and Tender

Iris Warren

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This Grilled Chicken with Garlic Lime Marinade is a deliciously tender, juicy dish that's sure to become a family favorite. Every bite is bursting with big flavors.

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Ingredients

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3 lb chicken breast boneless and skinless
⅓ cup + 2 TB pure honey
¼ cup brown sugar packed
¼ cup soy sauce regular
8 cloves garlic minced
2 TB Sriracha adjust as needed
zest of 1 lime
3 TB freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tsp ground or freshly grated ginger
¼ tsp table salt
Other: Oil for cooking freshly chopped cilantro for garnish

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Instructions

Dry: thoroughly dry chicken with paper towel and pierce with fork throughout. Lightly pound pieces into even thickness. Sprinkle both sides of chicken pieces with light layer of kosher salt (kosher salt is much coarser than table salt.)
Marinade: in a large pan or bowl, whisk together all remaining ingredients into a well-combined marinade. Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade for later. Add chicken to the pan/bowl of marinade, turning to coat well. Marinade 2-3 hours, turning occasionally to re-coat.
Grill: coat indoor or outdoor grill with oil, heating over medium-high heat until hot. Place chicken evenly on grill and cook until nice grill marks appear and center is no longer pink, approx. 4 min/side (time depends on thickness) and basting occasionally with your 1/4 cup of reserved marinade.
Rest: let cooked chicken sit at room temp for 2-3 minutes before cutting into it. Serve immediately with freshly chopped cilantro for garnish, if desired.

Notes

For extra tender grilled chicken, use boneless skinless chicken thighs, as thighs are much more forgiving if you accidentally overcook it.
For indoor/stovetop grilling, our favorite pan is this cast iron one.
For serving ideas, see original article.
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Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 240kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 48g (96%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 145mg (48%) Sodium 552mg (23%) Potassium 882mg (25%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 79IU (2%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 240 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1g
Calories	240kcal	12%
Carbohydrates	20g	7%
Protein	48g	96%
Fat	6g	9%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	2g	10%
Trans Fat	0.03g	2%
Cholesterol	145mg	48%
Sodium	552mg	23%
Potassium	882mg	19%
Fiber	0.1g	0%
Sugar	16g	32%
Vitamin A	79IU	2%
Vitamin C	9mg	10%
Calcium	28mg	3%
Iron	1mg	6%