Key West Grilled Chicken (Printable)
Tropical grilled chicken with lime honey marinade and fresh herbs
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.3 pounds)
→ Marinade
02 - 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
03 - 1/4 cup honey
04 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
06 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
10 - Zest of 1 lime
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (plus more for garnish)
# How to Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and lime zest until well combined. Stir in the chopped cilantro.
02 - Place chicken breasts in a large ziplock bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated. Seal or cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours for more flavor).
03 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
04 - Remove chicken from marinade and discard the marinade. Grill chicken for 5–7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
05 - Transfer to a plate, cover loosely with foil, and rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with extra cilantro and serve with lime wedges if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The marinade creates this incredible sweet tangy crust that people will think you slaved over
- It comes together in minutes but tastes like something from a beachside restaurant
02 -
- Discard the used marinade instead of brushing it on the chicken raw food safety matters
- The honey can burn if your grill runs too hot so watch for flare ups
03 -
- A meat thermometer takes all the guesswork out of doneness
- The resting step is what keeps the chicken juicy not dry