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Flavorful Grilled Honey Lime Chicken Recipe with Fresh Corn Salsa

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A quick and easy grilled honey lime chicken paired with fresh corn salsa, perfect for summer cookouts and casual dinners. The sweet-tart marinade caramelizes beautifully on the grill, complemented by a crisp, vibrant salsa.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 680g)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • Juice and zest of 2 limes
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 ears fresh corn, kernels removed (about 2 cups / 300g)
  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, juice and zest of limes, minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, olive oil, salt, and freshly ground black pepper (about 5 minutes).
  2. Marinate the Chicken: Add chicken breasts to the marinade, turning to coat fully. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, ideally 30 to 45 minutes.
  3. Preheat the Grill: Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F / 200°C).
  4. Prepare the Fresh Corn Salsa: Remove kernels from corn cobs. In a bowl, combine corn kernels, diced red bell pepper, chopped red onion, minced jalapeño (if using), chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Toss gently and set aside (about 10 minutes).
  5. Grill the Chicken: Place marinated chicken breasts on the hot grill. Cook for about 5 to 6 minutes per side until nicely charred and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C).
  6. Rest the Chicken: Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
  7. Serve: Slice chicken against the grain and plate alongside fresh corn salsa. Optionally garnish with lime wedges or cilantro sprigs.

Notes

Marinate chicken for 30 to 45 minutes for best flavor; avoid marinating too long to prevent mushy texture. Rest chicken after grilling to keep it juicy. Keep grill lid closed as much as possible for even cooking. Adjust heat to prevent honey from burning. Fresh corn is preferred for salsa; frozen can be used if thawed and dried. Jalapeño is optional for heat; omit for milder salsa.

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