Honey Citrus Grilled Chicken with Basil Butter
Dive into flavor with Honey Citrus Grilled Chicken with Basil Butter—sweet meets zesty in every bite. Try this recipe today!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- Juice of 2 lemons
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
- 1/4 cup minced fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine lemon juice, lime juice, honey, salt, black pepper, and minced garlic. Whisk until well blended.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- While chicken marinates, mix room temperature butter with garlic powder and minced basil in another bowl until smooth.
- Preheat your grill over medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess liquid. Grill for about 6-7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Once grilled, let chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before serving topped with basil butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg