Key West Grilled Chicken Recipe
This Key West Grilled Chicken recipe brings the flavors of the tropics to your backyard with a simple, yet vibrant marinade that elevates ordinary chicken breasts into a culinary delight.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Key West-inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Main Marinade:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Juice of 1 lime
Additional Flavorings:
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp red bell pepper, finely chopped
- Mix Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, oil, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, and bell pepper.
- Marinate Chicken: Add chicken to the marinade and let it marinate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- Preheat Grill: Preheat the grill to high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Grill Chicken: Grill the chicken for 6–8 minutes per side, ensuring the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Rest and Serve: Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast half
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Key West Grilled Chicken, Grilled Chicken Recipe, Tropical Chicken Marinade