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60-MinutesChickenDinnerGarlicGastro-PubGrillHeartyHotLunchSavory
Time :1 hour
Yield :4 servings
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Juicy grilled chicken breasts with char marks, served with fresh lime wedges and green leaves on a white plate. Perfect for healthy, flavorful summer meals or dinner recipes.

The Scoop

Celebrate with Key West Chicken—a tangy, lime-kissed grilling delight perfect for festive gatherings.
Key West Chicken brings sunshine to the grill with this juicy chicken, a tangy lime marinade, and just enough sweetness to keep things interesting.
With just a handful of pantry staples, you can easily make dinner taste like you planned a vacation!
Hack it:
Add a teaspoon of fresh lime zest and a splash of silver tequila to the marinade to intensify the citrus punch and add a bright, margarita-style flavor profile.
Swap standard honey for hot honey or add 1 teaspoon of Sriracha to the soy-lime base for a sweet, spicy, and tangy kick.
Trade the boneless chicken breasts for skinless, boneless chicken thighs for maximum moisture and forgiveness on a hot grill.
Finish the grilled chicken with a quick fresh salsa of diced pineapple, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño for extra texture and brightness.
Leftovers:
Key West Chicken Tacos: Shred cold leftover chicken, warm it up in a skillet, and stuff into warm corn tortillas with shredded cabbage, avocado, and a squeeze of fresh lime.
Tropical Island Power Bowl: Slice leftover chicken over a bowl of coconut rice, black beans, and grilled mango for an instant, high-protein meal prep.
Grilled Citrus Salad: Chop cold chicken and lay it over crisp romaine, cucumber, avocado, and macadamia nuts with a bright cilantro-lime vinaigrette.
Sweet & Savory Quesadillas: Layer chopped chicken and Monterey Jack cheese inside a flour tortilla, crisp it up in a hot skillet, and serve with salsa verde.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
  • 4 chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless
  • lime wedges, optional, to taste, for serving

Directions

  • In a shallow container, blend the soy sauce, the honey, the vegetable oil, the lime juice, and the garlic.
  • Place the chicken breasts into the soy sauce mixture, turning them to coat.
  • Cover and marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the grill to high heat.
  • Lightly grease the grill grates.
  • Discard the marinade.
  • Grill the chicken breasts until the juices run clear and the chicken reaches 165 degrees F internally, about 6-8 minutes per side.
  • Serve with the lime wedges.
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