Grilled Hot Honey Chicken with Lime Corn Salad
If you’re in search of a vibrant dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights, look no further than Grilled Hot Honey Chicken with Lime Corn Salad. This flavorful recipe combines spicy-sweet chicken marinated in hot honey and zesty lime with a refreshing corn salad, making it an irresistible choice for dinner or casual gatherings. Not only is it quick and easy to prepare in under 45 minutes, but it’s also packed with fresh ingredients that the whole family will enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons hot honey
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 6 ears sweet corn (kernels cut from the cob)
- 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated lime zest
Instructions
- Marinate chicken thighs in olive oil, lemon juice, hot honey, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes (overnight for optimal flavor).
- Preheat the grill to high heat.
- Grill chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Combine corn kernels, green onions, cilantro, sour cream, lime juice, lime zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl to create the salad.
- Serve grilled chicken alongside the corn salad with extra hot honey drizzled on top if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg