Korean Lime-Glazed Grilled Chicken

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Juicy chicken breasts marinated in a sweet-sour glaze of lime, gochujang, and honey, grilled to perfection. This korean-inspired korean ready in about 45 minutes pairs (6 oz each) chicken breasts, gochujang, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, mix 2 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp grated ginger, and 1 clove minced garlic. Add 4 chicken breasts and marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush chicken with 1 tbsp olive oil and grill 5-6 minutes per side, or until juices run clear and skin is crispy.
  3. Step 3: Serve with lime wedges and a side of pickled daikon for balance.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Korean Lime-Glazed Grilled Chicken take to make?

Total time is about 45 minutes (25 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Korean Lime-Glazed Grilled Chicken?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (6 oz each) chicken breasts from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Korean Lime-Glazed Grilled Chicken?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Korean Lime-Glazed Grilled Chicken for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Korean Lime-Glazed Grilled Chicken?

Korean korean like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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