Key West Grilled Chicken (Print Version)
Citrus-marinated chicken with lime, garlic, and honey grilled to perfection.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
→ Marinade
02 - 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
05 - 1 tablespoon honey
06 - 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - Zest of 1 lime
→ Garnish (optional)
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
12 - Lime wedges
# Steps:
01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic, oregano, black pepper, salt, and lime zest until well combined.
02 - Place chicken breasts in a large resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated. Seal and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to 4 hours.
03 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and discard excess liquid.
04 - Grill chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear.
05 - Transfer chicken to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The marinade does double duty tenderizing the chicken while infusing it with island flavors
- Its impossibly simple but tastes like something from a beachside restaurant
- Leftovers make incredible chicken salads or tacos the next day
02 -
- Over marinating in citrus can actually make the chicken texture mushy so stick to the four hour maximum
- Pat the chicken dry before grilling if you want those perfect restaurant style grill marks
- A meat thermometer takes all the guesswork out and guarantees perfectly cooked chicken every time
03 -
- Room temperature chicken cooks more evenly so take it out of the fridge twenty minutes before grilling
- Clean your grill grates while they are hot for the best nonstick surface