Key West Grilled Chicken (Printable)
Tender lime-marinated chicken breasts with garlic and honey, grilled until juicy and perfectly charred.
# What You 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
# How-To:
01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic, oregano, black pepper, salt, and lime zest until fully 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 (approximately 400°F). 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 when pierced.
05 - Transfer chicken to a clean plate and let rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
06 - Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The marinade strikes that perfect balance between tangy lime and subtle honey sweetness that makes everyone ask for seconds
- Its practically foolproof even if you arent confident on the grill yet
02 -
- Pat the chicken dry before adding it to the marinade or the liquid wont penetrate properly
- Discard the used marinade never reuse it after raw chicken has soaked in it
03 -
- Zest your limes before juicing them its so much easier to handle when they are whole
- Make double the marinade and stash half in the freezer for next time