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This juicy and full of flavour Honey and Lime Chicken is just what you need for a winning BBQ this summer. A super easy marinade that is a perfect balance of sweet and salty, with plenty of zest from the lime. It is cooked to perfection on a space saving portable BBQ from Kettler GB too.
This chicken has such an incredible flavour and with a perfectly crispy skin. We love the combination of sweet and salty, and then this has some freshness from the lime and herbs that just balances it all out. A new summer BBQ chicken recipe for you to try, that the whole family will love. It's so simple, and you probably already have all the ingredients for the marinade.
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Step by step
One: Mix together all the ingredients for the marinade.
Two: Coat the chicken with the marinade and leave in the fridge for at least an hour.
Three: Put the chicken on a baking tray and cook in the oven for 25 minutes.
Four: Transfer to the BBQ to finish it off for a further 10 minutes.
Why should you try it?
- A new way to make chicken more exciting
- A super simple marinade
- Family friendly
- Great on the BBQ
What chicken to use
We have used chicken drumsticks, as they are really budget friendly and juicy. However, you could uses chicken thighs instead. We wouldn't recommend using chicken breast as that tends to dry out.
You want to use chicken that still has its skin on, as when it goes on the BBQ it gets nice and crispy.
BBQ or oven baked?
We have done both, to ensure that it is fully cooked on the inside, but still has that perfectly crispy skin without getting burnt. We pre-cooked it in the oven for 25 minutes and then finished it on the BBQ for 10 minutes. If you want that smoky, charred taste then don't skip this step.
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What to serve with this
This is a must at any BBQ, so you want to serve it up with all the usual delicious BBQ sides. Why not try our Greek Pasta Salad, No Mayo Potato Salad, Sweetcorn Salsa, Grilled Corn with Herb Butter, or Roasted Sweet Potato Salad.
Leftovers are great shredded up and put on a salad or stirred through your favourite pasta and sauce.
FAQs
The internal temperature of cooked chicken should be at least 75°C (167°F). To get an accurate reading, we'd definitely recommend using a meat thermometer like a Thermapen.
If you don't have a meat thermometer, when cooked the chicken should have no pinkness to the meat and the juices should run clear. For more information, you can read some information form the Food Standards Agency.
For safety and for the quality of cooked chicken, refrigerate the chicken in shallow airtight containers or wrap tightly with heavy-duty aluminium foil or cling-film (Saran wrap). Stored this way, cooked chicken will keep for 3 to 4 days in fridge.
To freeze cooked chicken put in an airtight container or wrap the food well or put in freezer bags before freezing. Label it with a freezing date so you know how long it has been frozen for. Frozen chicken will be good in the freezer for 4 to 6 months.
Defrost on a plate on the bottom shelf of your fridge for at least 5 hours, but ideally overnight.
Extra tips
- You can make this spicy by adding a splash of your favourite chilli sauce to the marinade.
- If you don't have a BBQ, then you can cook this chicken just in the oven for 30 minutes, or until cooked through.
- You don't have to use chicken drumsticks, you could swap them for boneless chicken thighs.
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Recipe
Honey Lime Chicken
Ingredients
- 8 Chicken drumsticks
- 1 limes (juice and zest only)
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 4 garlic cloves
- 4 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 0.25 cup fresh coriander (cilantro)
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 red chilli (optional if you want some spice to it)
Instructions
- Mix together all the ingredients for the marinade.
- Coat the chicken with the marinade and leave in the fridge for at least an hour.
- Put the chicken on a baking tray and cook in the oven for 25 minutes.
- Transfer to the BBQ to finish it off for a further 10 minutes.
Notes
- You can make this spicy by adding a splash of your favourite chilli sauce to the marinade.
- If you don't have a BBQ, then you can cook this chicken just in the oven for 30 minutes, or until cooked through.
- You don't have to use chicken drumsticks, you could swap them for boneless chicken thighs.
David
I love the sound of this flavor combo! Seems like a good idea to start in the oven and finish on the grill. What a great looking grill too! Wonder if it is available in the US?
Laura
This recipe looks delicious and easy to prepare! Thank you for sharing! Will definitely try the spicy way
Nart | Cooking with Nart
I had most of the ingredients so I tried this recipe and it was really good! Highly recommended!
Amy
Yum this chicken looks so flavourful, love it!
Amanda Wren-Grimwood
Such fresh zingy flavours and perfect for my next barbecue.
Natasha Mairs
I think my husband would love to try these. The device is pretty good, as it's always important to make sure your meat is cooked through, especially when having a BBQ. This mini BBQ looks amazing. Perfect for when we can go camping again.
Jacqui Paterson (@JaxFortyNorth)
You had me at honey and lime! Seriously, what a combo - maybe only improved with a few chilli flakes. YUM! x
Ashleigh Dougherty
It definitely is the perfect weather for BBQs right now and this looks like a great one for those without a lot of space! I love chicken, so will have to try this honey and lime recipe soon!
Donna
I have to say this looks so delicious! It's something my whole gang could enjoy too!!
melissa major
This sounds very nice and summery! I haven't had lime and honey on chicken before
Emily Leary
The chicken looks very tasty and fresh tasting, and I think the Thermapen is a great idea - especially with barbecues!
Tanya brannan
That BBQ looks fantastic! We usually cook the chicken in the oven and give it 5 mins on the bbq to get some of that fab smokiness.
The recipe sounds so tasty that I plan to try it over the next 2 weeks x
Jen
Summer is so fab for outdoor eating, weather pending; and I do enjoy a good barbeque, with chicken being one of the key ingredients. Your honey and lime recipe sounds divine, and just perfect. Nice to add that little bit of flavour. I've had some terrible experiences with chicken cooked on barbeques at other people's homes, and it has been rather off putting. I stopped using it myself and always used the oven. It wasn't until last year that we got a probe, after my friend suggested it (she works in catering). Cannot recommend one enough, makes all the difference.
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This is new on me Dannii. Honey chicken I've tried (and loved) before but with lime added, that's something
I'll have to try out. Keep your fingers crossed for a BBQ for us this weekend! :D
Jemma
This chicken marinade sounds so delicious and great for summer.
Anna Johnston
I absolutely have all these ingredients in my pantry or growing in the garden tubs... time to try this one out. Sounds absolutely yummy and having mastered the art of drumstick on the barbie cooking, I'm thinking this is a done deal for 'dinner tonight' at my pad. Thanks for sharing.
Leah Lander-Shafik
Ooh - honey and lime! I haven't ever thought to mix those together but I bet it's quite south american inspired really - great inspiration for our next chicken meals, x
Melanie
Summer already here...time flys and this chicken looks ideal for the bbq season...hopefully we will get some more sun :) x
Jess | The Indigo Hours
This looks gorgeous, my mouth is watering now.. I've yet to manage a BBQ this year but I seriously have to now, and I might have to get this as a new BBQ for us!
Rani
Great recipe, I should try that out next time the weather gets good enough to eat outside!