Key West Grilled Chicken (Printer-friendly)
Tangy tropical citrus-marinated chicken with honey and island spices, grilled to perfection.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Poultry
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
→ Marinade
02 - 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
03 - 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 2 tablespoons honey
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
08 - 1 teaspoon salt
09 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
11 - ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
12 - ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
→ For Garnish
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
14 - Lime wedges
# How to Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together lime juice, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, garlic, soy sauce, salt, black pepper, cumin, thyme, and red pepper flakes until fully combined.
02 - Place chicken breasts in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over the chicken, seal, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor penetration.
03 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
04 - Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off. Discard leftover marinade to avoid cross-contamination.
05 - Place chicken on the grill. Grill 5–6 minutes per side, or until chicken is cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
06 - Transfer chicken to a platter. Rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute, then garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The marinade comes together in minutes but tastes like you spent all day planning something special
- It somehow manages to be both refreshing and deeply satisfying at the same time
02 -
- Discard the leftover marinade after removing the chicken since its been in contact with raw chicken and cannot be reused
- Pat the chicken slightly dry before grilling if you want really prominent grill marks instead of steam
03 -
- Bring the chicken to room temperature for 20 minutes before grilling for more even cooking
- Clean your grill grates while theyre hot for the easiest cleanup and best grill marks