Description
Juicy Key West Grilled Chicken marinated in a sweet and tangy lime-honey sauce, grilled to smoky perfection with fresh herbs and bold tropical flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons red bell pepper, finely chopped
- Optional: pinch of crushed red pepper or minced jalapeño
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade:
In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, vegetable oil, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, and red bell pepper until well combined. - Marinate the chicken:
Place chicken in a zip-top bag or dish and pour marinade over it. Coat well and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours. - Preheat the grill:
Heat grill to high and lightly oil grates to prevent sticking. - Grill the chicken:
Remove chicken from marinade and discard excess. Grill for 6–8 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). - Rest and serve:
Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Optionally broil for 2 minutes for extra char.
Notes
- Pound chicken to even thickness for consistent cooking
- Do not reuse marinade after raw chicken
- Add pineapple slices to the grill for a tropical pairing
- Watch closely while grilling—honey can caramelize quickly
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American / Caribbean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg