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Honey Lime Cilantro Chicken

honey lime chicken grilled

It’s summertime and what better time to fire up the grill and lighten up the dinner menu? The Honey Lime Cilantro Chicken has quickly become a favorite here at our household! This dish is easy to pair with veggies, topped on a bed or cilantro rice, grilled to top on a green salad or thinly slice for a taco Tuesday feast.  I’ve used this chicken dish numerous ways with different pairings, and every time we love it just the same. As you see in the below photo, I’ve used Mazola® Corn Oil in this dish, and a clinical study showed Mazola Corn Oil reduces cholesterol 2x more than extra virgin olive oil. To learn more about this claim, see Mazola.com. You can also snag a little deal on this corn oil for a limited time! –>

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In the Honey Lime Cilantro Recipe below, you’ll find a few ways I’ve lightened up this recipe – I used Greek yogurt in place of mayonnaise for the marinade, honey instead of brown sugar for the glaze, and I also used Mazola Corn Oil instead of butter in the marinade. The neutral taste of the corn oil allows the natural flavor of the food to stand out. Plus, it’s an all-purpose, cholesterol free cooking oil, which is a better and smarter heart-healthy choice. See Mazola.com for more information on the relationship between corn oil and heart health. I’m able to use the corn oil for baking, grilling, stir fry, homemade dressings and sautéing.

I’m all for making swaps that are better choices for my family’s meal time. Many times, simple swaps will make a huge difference in your meal – when they are easy to make.
squeezing a lime

honey lime cilantro chicken recipe

Honey Lime Cilantro Chicken

Honey Lime Cilantro Chicken

  • 4 Chicken Breasts
  • 1 Lime, juiced
  • 1/2 cup Honey
  • 1 TBSP Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 (small) bunch Cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Mazola Corn Oil
  • 3 TBSP Greek Yogurt (plain)
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced

  1. Mix Mazola Corn Oil, Greek Yogurt, Garlic and Cilantro together. (save a small amount of cilantro to garnish your meal when cooked)

  2. Place your chicken breast in a plastic zip bag and pour the above mixture/marinade on top of the chicken. Let sit in refrigerator overnight (for best taste!) or 2-3 hours.

  3. When you are ready to cook your chicken: Heat the grill to medium heat

  4. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the lime juice, honey and vinegar together, bring to a simmer then let it cool.

  5. Place on the grill for 3-5 minutes, flip over and begin to baste with half of the sauce mixture.

  6. Allow to cook for another 4-6 minutes.

  7. Flip the chicken and baste the other side right before removing from the grill, and allow to cook for another minute.

  8. Take the meat off of the grill and dip each piece in the remaining sauce then serve.

  9. Top with a little fresh squeezed lime juice and garnish with a bit of fresh cilantro.

grilled chicken breast with honey lime glaze

 
honey lime cilantro chicken dish
honey lime cilantro chicken in a black skillet 
Another great perk of using Mazola corn oil within my kitchen/cooking is the fact it has a smoke point higher than most cooking oils at 450°F and performs well in a variety of cooking applications. I really never knew about cooking oils having a smoke point that, once exceeded, will not only negatively affect the food’s flavor but also the nutritional value. Who knew?! Now we both know!!
 
 
TIP: Lately, I’ve been doing some once a month cooking with a friend where we alternate months of cooking/making dump meals and frozen dinners…then the opposite month we’ve been doing frozen breakfasts. It’s worked out beautifully, and this is one of the freezer dump meals we’ve loved making. As I mentioned above, it’s so versatile – great for grilling with veggies, topped on a salad or made for a fajita night. We love it!
 
If you are into freezer meals, this is a PERFECT freezer/dump meal. I’ll make the marinade, pour it over the chicken in the plastic bag and freeze that. Then when I get ready to throw it on the grill, I’ll whip up the honey/lime sauce to pour over it. It’s quite perfect and makes this dish even easier!
 
 
What is your favorite summer time grilled chicken recipe? I’d love to know, as I’m always looking to expand our menu plan and try new things!
 
So fire up your grill and enjoy this favorite grilled chicken of ours and tell me how you like it best!

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