Description
Juicy, citrusy Key West Grilled Chicken made with a sweet honey-lime marinade, fresh cilantro, and savory garlic. This easy grilled chicken recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, summer cookouts, or meal prep. Bright, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or coconut aminos for gluten-free)
- 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 red jalapeño
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, vegetable oil, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, and red bell pepper until combined.
- Place chicken breasts in a zip-top bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over the chicken and coat evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours.
- Preheat grill to high heat. Lightly oil grates if needed.
- Remove chicken from marinade and discard used marinade.
- Grill chicken for 6–8 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Optional: Broil for 2 minutes for extra char.
Notes
- Do not marinate longer than 2 hours due to lime juice.
- Always use a meat thermometer for best results.
- For extra sauce, prepare a fresh batch and simmer before serving.
- Chicken thighs can be substituted; adjust cooking time as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg