Description
This Grilled Hot Honey Chicken with Lime Corn Salad is a delightful combination of spicy, sweet, and tangy flavors. The tender grilled chicken is coated in a sticky hot honey glaze, served alongside a refreshing lime corn salad. Perfect for a summer dinner or any time you’re craving a flavorful grilled meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Hot Honey Glaze:
- ¼ cup honey
- 1–2 tablespoons hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
For the Lime Corn Salad:
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, grilled, or frozen and thawed)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup diced cucumber
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss chicken to coat and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Make the Hot Honey Glaze: Combine honey, hot sauce, vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan over low heat. Warm until smooth and set aside.
- Grill the Chicken: Grill chicken over medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes per side. Brush with hot honey glaze during the last 1–2 minutes. Let rest before slicing.
- Prepare the Lime Corn Salad: Combine corn, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro. Drizzle with lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.
- Serve: Serve sliced hot honey chicken over lime corn salad or alongside it.
Notes
- For extra flavor, grill the corn before cutting it off the cob.
- You can substitute parsley for cilantro or add avocado for a creamier texture.
- This dish is great for meal prep or summer entertaining.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
