Grilled Citrus-Spiced Chicken with Texas Honey Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-31 · Updated 2026-05-31

Juicy grilled chicken breasts marinated in a zesty citrus and spice blend, finished with a sweet Texas honey glaze perfect for a Memorial Day cookout. This American-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, fresh orange juice, fresh lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp Texas wildflower honey
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until well combined to create the marinade.
2. Step 2: Place 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) in a large resealable plastic bag, pour marinade over the chicken, seal the bag, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 6 hours to infuse flavor.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and the chicken is nicely charred.
4. Step 4: While the chicken cooks, gently warm 3 tbsp Texas wildflower honey in a small saucepan over low heat until runny and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
5. Step 5: Brush the grilled chicken breasts generously with the warm honey glaze during the last 2 minutes of grilling, allowing it to caramelize slightly.
6. Step 6: Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro over the top before serving for a fresh finish.