Description
Grilled Hot Honey Chicken with Sweet Corn Salad is a vibrant dish that fuses juicy chicken marinated in a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze with a refreshing corn salad. Perfect for summer gatherings or weeknight dinners, this recipe is quick to prepare and packed with flavor, making it a guaranteed hit at any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup hot honey
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 4 ears fresh corn, kernels removed
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix hot honey, lime juice, and salt. Add chicken breasts to coat well and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat the grill to medium-high (about 375°F). Ensure grates are clean and lightly oiled.
- Place marinated chicken on the grill. Cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Brush additional hot honey during the last few minutes of grilling.
- While grilling, combine corn kernels, red onion, cilantro (if using), olive oil, salt, and lime juice in a bowl.
- Let grilled chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve alongside the corn salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with salad (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: - For added flavor variations, substitute honey with maple syrup or incorporate diced avocados into the salad. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.