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Honey Lime Chicken Recipe
4 from 51 votes

Honey Lime Chicken Recipe

Honey Lime Chicken features tender chicken strips cooked in a sauce made from pineapple juice, honey, lime juice, soy sauce, and cornstarch, creating a glossy, slightly sweet and tangy glaze. The combination of pineapple and lime provides bright acidity balanced with honey’s sweetness, while soy sauce adds a savory depth. This dish is cooked in a skillet and served over rice, making it a satisfying main course with a tropical flavor profile.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 300 kcal
Course: Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, American

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breast cut into strips
  • 1 1/2 tsp garlic salt
  • 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • 20 oz pineapple tidbits keep the juice!, canned
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp corn starch

Instructions

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  1. Cut the chicken into strips or bite sized pieces and sprinkle with garlic salt.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over med-high and add chicken.
  3. Cook chicken until golden brown.
  4. Drain the pineapple, keeping the juices.
  5. Add 1/4 cup of the pineapple juice to the skillet.
  6. Cover and simmer 6-8 minutes.
  7. Remove the chicken from the pan.
  8. Add honey, lime juice, soy sauce, cornstarch and remainder of pineapple juice to the pan.
  9. Bring to a boil stirring constantly.
  10. Cook and stir until thick and clear, about one minute.
  11. Add chicken and pineapple tidbits last and heat through.
  12. Serve over hot rice and it's cool to garnish with lime wedges or Chow Mein noodles.
  13. To freeze this recipe, cook it all up as directed above. Then let it cool, and add it to a gallon size freezer bag. Label and freeze. Then warm it up and serve with fresh hot rice.

Nutrition Information

Calories 300kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 96mg (32%) Sodium 1093mg (46%) Potassium 703mg (15%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 25g (50%) Vitamin A 90IU (2%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 300

% Daily Value*

Calories 300kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 96mg 32%
Sodium 1093mg 46%
Potassium 703mg 15%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 25g 50%
Vitamin A 90IU 2%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.