Description
Key West Grilled Chicken is a citrusy‑sweet‑savory marinated chicken that’s grilled to juicy perfection. With notes of lime, honey, garlic, and soy, it captures a tropical summer vibe in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: chopped cilantro or lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and Dijon mustard to make the marinade.
- Place chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over it, seal, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight for more flavor).
- Preheat grill (or grill pan) to medium‑high. Lightly oil the grates or pan.
- Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off. Season with salt and pepper.
- Grill chicken for about 5‑6 minutes per side until cooked through and grill‑marks appear (internal temp 165°F / 75°C).
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and/or lime wedges for a fresh finish.
Notes
- Swap lime juice for lemon juice if needed.
- Add pineapple juice for a tropical sweetness kick.
- If you want heat, stir in a pinch of chili flakes or cayenne.
- Bone‑in, skin‑on thighs stay juicer if grilling.
- Leftover grilled chicken works well in wraps, salads, or tacos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling / Pan grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical / Caribbean‑inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
