Honey Citrus Grilled Chicken with Basil Butter
Honey Citrus Grilled Chicken with Basil Butter is a sensational dish that perfectly marries sweet and tangy flavors. Ideal for any gathering—from summer barbecues to weeknight dinners—this recipe features succulent, marinated chicken breasts grilled to perfection and topped with a rich basil butter. The combination of honey, lemon, and lime creates a refreshing taste experience while the aromatic basil adds depth. With minimal ingredients and quick preparation, this dish is both impressive and easy to make.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Juice of 2 lemons
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 cup room temperature butter
- 1/4 cup minced fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together lemon juice, lime juice, honey, salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- Marinate chicken in the mixture for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- While marinating, mix butter with garlic powder and minced basil in another bowl until well blended.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Top with basil butter before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 115mg