Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of sweet and spicy with this hot honey grilled chicken topped with crunchy pistachios. Perfectly marinated chicken breasts are grilled to juicy perfection, drizzled with a sweet chili glaze, and finished with nutty pistachios. This dish is ideal for summer barbecues or casual weeknight dinners, impressing guests and family alike with its vibrant flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 lbs)
- 1/4 cup hot honey
- 1/2 cup toasted pistachios, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup pure honey
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, hot honey, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts, ensuring they are evenly coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates.
- Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked and juices run clear.
- While grilling, chop toasted pistachios.
- Once cooked, sprinkle pistachios over the grilled chicken. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 110mg