Description
Juicy grilled chicken marinated with zesty flavors inspired by Key West cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Combine olive oil, lime juice, garlic, paprika, salt, pepper, honey, and cilantro in a bowl.
- Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag and pour marinade over them.
- Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from marinade and discard excess liquid.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let chicken marinate overnight.
- Serve with lime wedges and fresh cilantro.
- Adjust grill time based on chicken thickness.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Key West Grilled Chicken, Citrus Chicken, Easy Grilled Chicken