Key West Grilled Chicken: Juicy Flavors for Family Dinners
Enjoy the vibrant flavors of the tropics with this Key West Grilled Chicken recipe, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 limes, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
- Place chicken breasts in a zip-top bag and pour marinade over them. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and discard the marinade.
- Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and juices run clear.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Serve with fresh lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg