Key West Grilled Chicken: Juicy Recipe for Flavorful Summer Meals
Learn how to make a delicious and juicy Key West Grilled Chicken that’s perfect for your summer meals.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- In a bowl, mix lime juice, olive oil, garlic, brown sugar, paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to create the marinade.
- Place the chicken breasts in a resealable bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates.
- Remove chicken from the marinade, letting excess drip off, and place on the grill.
- Grill for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can add fresh herbs like cilantro or mint to the marinade.
- Serve with grilled vegetables or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Key West Grilled Chicken, grilled chicken, summer meals