Description

Key West Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful grilled chicken recipe inspired by the Florida Keys. This dish features a delightful marinade combining honey, soy sauce, lime juice, and garlic, creating the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. Ideal for a quick meal, the chicken marinates for at least 30 minutes before grilling to juicy perfection. Perfect for summer barbecues or a casual family dinner.

Ingredients

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Marinade Ingredients

3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 teaspoon chopped garlic

Main Ingredient

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

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Instructions

Prepare the Marinade: In a shallow container, blend together the soy sauce, honey, vegetable oil, lime juice, and chopped garlic until well combined to create a flavorful marinade.
Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken breast halves into the marinade, turning them to coat thoroughly. Cover the container and refrigerate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, or preferably overnight for maximum flavor infusion.
Preheat the Grill: Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat to ensure it’s ready for cooking the chicken.
Prepare the Grill Grate: Lightly oil the grill grate to prevent the chicken from sticking during cooking.
Grill the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the leftover marinade. Grill the chicken breasts for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until the juices run clear and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Serve: Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before serving to lock in the juices.

Notes

For best results, marinate the chicken overnight to deepen the flavors.
Discard any leftover marinade used for soaking raw chicken to avoid cross-contamination.
You can substitute chicken breast with chicken thighs if preferred, adjusting cooking time accordingly.
If grilling outdoors is not an option, you may cook the chicken on a stovetop grill pan.
Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F to guarantee it’s fully cooked and safe to eat.