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Extreme macro close-up of Key West Grilled Chicken showing the fibrous white meat and glossy oily glaze sheen. (Key West Grilled Chicken)

Key West Grilled Chicken: The Ultimate Juicy Lime and Honey Glaze

This Key West Grilled Chicken features a glistening lime and honey glaze with perfect charred grill marks. A tropical, easy dinner that results in tender, juicy white meat every single time. Perfect for summer BBQs!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Coastal
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Recipe Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Breasts Boneless, skinless (680g)
  • 1/4 cup Lime Juice Freshly squeezed (60ml)
  • 2 tbsp Honey For glaze (30ml)
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce For umami (30ml)
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil Plus extra for grates (15ml)
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Chopped (10g)
  • 2 whole Limes Cut into wedges

Equipment

  • 1 Outdoor Grill Gas or charcoal
  • 1 Meat Thermometer To ensure 165°F internal temp

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk lime juice, honey, soy sauce, oil, garlic, and half the cilantro. Coat chicken and marinate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
  2. Preheat grill to medium-high (400°F/200°C) and oil the grates to prevent sticking.
  3. Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until charred black marks appear and internal temp is 165°F.
  4. Let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with fresh cilantro and charred lime wedges.

Notes

Do not over-marinate past 6 hours as the lime juice can affect the texture.
Always rest the meat to keep it juicy.