Description
Bringing the flavors of Key West to your backyard grill, this juicy citrus-marinated chicken is packed with zesty, fresh, and sweet notes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend feasts, it’s a crowd-pleasing dish with simple prep and bold taste.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
Instructions
Whisk orange juice, lime juice, and lemon juice in a bowl
Add olive oil, minced garlic, honey, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine
Place chicken breasts in a large resealable bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them
Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 1 hour
Preheat grill to medium-high heat
Remove chicken from marinade and discard the bag. Place the chicken on the grill
Grill for 6-8 minutes per side or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F)
Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving
Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving
Notes
For extra juiciness, substitute chicken breasts with thighs.
Adjust the amount of lemon juice based on your taste preference.
Brown sugar can be used instead of honey if preferred.
Smoked paprika can be added for more depth of flavor.
If cilantro is unavailable, substitute with parsley.
- Prep Time: 60
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Key West/Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg