Description
Juicy, char-grilled chicken infused with bright citrus flavors and a touch of honey sweetness. This Key West–inspired dish is easy, fresh, and perfect for weeknights or backyard grilling.
Ingredients
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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¼ cup fresh lime juice
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¼ cup fresh orange juice
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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2 tablespoons honey
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon ground coriander
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon lime zest
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1 teaspoon orange zest
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Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
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Orange slices (optional, for serving)
Instructions
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In a medium bowl, whisk together lime juice, orange juice, lemon juice, olive oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, lime zest, and orange zest.
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Place chicken breasts in a large resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over chicken and coat well.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor.
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Preheat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
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Remove chicken from marinade and discard excess marinade.
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Grill chicken for 6–7 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
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Let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro and orange slices before serving.
Notes
Pound chicken breasts slightly for even cooking.
This recipe works great with chicken thighs as well.
No grill? Use a grill pan or bake at 400°F until cooked through.
Leftovers are delicious in salads, wraps, or rice bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American / Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg