Key West Grilled Chicken (Printable)

Zesty lime-marinated chicken with garlic and honey, grilled to perfection for a fresh, tropical-inspired meal.

# 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

# Directions:

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.
03 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat. 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.
05 - Transfer chicken to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The marinade comes together in minutes but makes you look like you planned all day
  • Leftovers (if there are any) make incredible tacos, salads, or sandwich filling
  • That lime-garlic combo is the kind of bright that wakes up your whole dinner routine
02 -
  • The honey in the marinade can cause flare-ups on the grill, so keep a spray bottle of water nearby
  • Pat the chicken dry before grilling if you want better grill marks, but leave some marinade for flavor
  • A meat thermometer takes all the guesswork out and guarantees juicy chicken every single time
03 -
  • Pound your chicken breasts to an even thickness before marinating for more predictable cooking times
  • Let the chicken come to room temperature for about 20 minutes before grilling for more even cooking

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