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Key West Grilled Chicken Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinate Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chicken breasts or thighs
  • ½ cup lime juice fresh
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp cayenne optional

Method
 

  1. Whisk lime juice, honey, soy sauce, garlic, oil, and seasonings.
  2. Marinate chicken in fridge 2–4 hours.
  3. Grill 6–7 min per side, until internal temp hits 165°F.
  4. Rest 5 min before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Fresh lime = best flavor. Don’t skip it.
  • Grill marks = flavor. Let it sear.
  • Honey levels are adjustable. Add more if you like sweeter chicken.
  • Oven option: bake at 400°F for 25–30 minutes.