Key West Grilled Chicken (Printable Version)

Tangy lime-marinated chicken grilled to perfection with aromatic garlic and sweet honey glaze.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

→ Marinade

02 - 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
05 - 1 tablespoon honey
06 - 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - Zest of 1 lime

→ Garnish (optional)

11 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
12 - Lime wedges

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic, oregano, black pepper, salt, and lime zest until fully combined.
02 - Place chicken breasts in a large resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated. Seal and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to 4 hours for maximum flavor absorption.
03 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat (approximately 400°F). Remove chicken from marinade and discard excess liquid.
04 - Grill chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear. Avoid overcooking to maintain moisture.
05 - Transfer chicken to a clean plate and let rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The honey in the marinade creates this gorgeous caramelized char that makes your kitchen smell amazing
  • Everything comes together in minutes but tastes like you marinated it for days
  • It's one of those meals where people ask what you did differently because the flavors pop so much
02 -
  • Over-marinating in too much acid can turn chicken mushy, so stay within the 1 to 4 hour window
  • Pat the chicken dry before grilling if you want those restaurant-quality sear marks
  • The honey will burn faster than you expect, so watch your heat and move chicken to a cooler spot if needed
03 -
  • Let your chicken come to room temperature for about 20 minutes before grilling for more even cooking
  • If you're using a grill pan, press down gently to get better contact and those classic grill marks

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