Description
This Grilled Hot Honey Chicken with Lime Corn Salad is a perfect summer dish featuring tender, smoky grilled chicken glazed with sweet and spicy hot honey, paired with a refreshing, tangy lime corn salad. It’s a bold combination of flavors that’s sure to please! The grilled chicken and zesty corn salad make this meal a crowd-pleaser, perfect for BBQs, meal prep, or a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Grilled Hot Honey Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup hot honey (or regular honey with a pinch of red pepper flakes)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional, for tang)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (optional)
For the Lime Corn Salad:
- 3 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional for extra spice)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Rub the spice mixture evenly over the chicken breasts. - Grill the Chicken:
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). - Make the Hot Honey Glaze:
While the chicken is grilling, mix the hot honey, apple cider vinegar (if using), and lime juice in a small bowl. Once the chicken is done, brush the hot honey glaze generously on the chicken while it’s still on the grill, allowing it to caramelize slightly for 1-2 minutes. - Prepare the Lime Corn Salad:
If using fresh corn, grill the corn until slightly charred, about 5-7 minutes, and then cut the kernels off the cob. For frozen corn, simply thaw and sauté it for a few minutes until warm. In a large bowl, combine the corn, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, chili powder (if using), salt, and pepper. Toss until everything is well coated. - Serve:
Serve the grilled hot honey chicken alongside the lime corn salad. Garnish with extra cilantro or lime wedges if desired.
Notes
- If you prefer milder chicken, reduce the amount of hot honey or use regular honey for a sweet glaze.
- You can substitute the corn with grilled vegetables for a different variation of the salad.
- For a smoky flavor in the corn salad, try grilling the corn instead of sautéing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with 1/4 of the corn salad
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg