Key West Grilled Chicken with Tropical Citrus Marinade
A delightful grilled chicken recipe infused with tropical flavors from a vibrant citrus marinade.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 46 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Caribbean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Whisk together the marinade ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Marinate the chicken in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish with the marinade for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates.
- Grill the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes after grilling.
- Serve topped with cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
For a deeper flavor, consider brining the chicken before marinating. Feel free to customize the marinade with different fruit juices or herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 286
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg