Key Lime Grilled Chicken

Name: Key Lime Grilled Chicken
Prep time: 180 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 192 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons honey; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 3/4 cup Key lime juice; 1/2 cup water; 4 medium boneless skinless chicken breast (3 lbs boneless chicken)

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Key Lime Grilled Chicken is an amazing tasting grilled chicken recipe for the summer. Made with a garlicky ginger key lime juice marinade.

Key lime grilled chicken with sides on a plate.

Tired of the same old boring grilled chicken? Add this Key lime marinade to your summer menu.

It adds a wonderful citrusy flavor that compliments the smoky flavors of grilled chicken.

Key lime Chicken Marinade is easy to make and adds so much flavor to the chicken.

Grilled Chicken Recipe

Grilled chicken is one of my favorite ways to enjoy chicken during the summer months.

I used boneless skinless chicken for this recipe but you could also use the Key lime marinade with boneless chicken thighs, to marinade chicken kabobs or grilled chicken wings.

A red Fiesta-ware plate with a piece of Key Lime Grilled Chicken that has been sliced, which a slice of grilled pineapple and a serving of homemade Mango salsa — **Key Lime Grilled Chicken**

Key Lime Grilled Chicken is tender grilled chicken breasts that have a bright citrusy flavor.

A serving plate with 3 grilled chicken breasts topped with fresh mango salsa with grilled pineapple slices in the background.

Key Lime Marinade Ingredients

To make Key lime marinade you will need some authentic Key lime juice. If you are lucky enough to have a Key lime tree growing in your backyard you can squeeze fresh Key lime juice.

olive oil
honey
salt
fresh thyme
ground black pepper
fresh ginger
minced garlic
Key lime juice
water

A glass bowl filled with the ingredients to make a key lime and garlic chicken marinade. — **Key Lime Chicken Marinade**

If you don't have access to fresh Key limes you can buy bottled Key lime juice at the grocery store.

Directions

Step 1: In a small bowl whisk together the minced garlic, minced ginger, key lime juice, water, thyme, olive oil, honey, salt and pepper.

Step 2: Place the chicken on a rimmed baking sheet. Pour the marinade over the chicken and cover the tray with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.

Step 3: Refrigerate the chicken and marinate for at least 2 hours before grilling. You can also marinate it over night for a richer Key lime flavor.

Boneless skinless chicken breasts marinating in key lime juice and garlic marinade.

Step 4: Grill the marinated chicken over a medium hot grill until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 F.

Step 5: Allow the chicken to rest for about 10 minutes before serving for the best grilled chicken you have ever tasted.

Grilled Chicken Side Dish Ideas

Mango and Peach Salsa: My favorite summer fruit salsa recipe.
Chili Lime Grilled Pineapple: Sweet and spicy grilled pineapple slices are perfect served with grilled chicken or fish.
Homemade Key Lime Pie: The perfect summer dessert pie.
Mango Key Lime Pie: This no bake pie can be served frozen for a refreshing summer dessert.

close up photo of mango peach salsa in a dip bowl with white and purple tortilla chips

Recipe FAQs

How long do you grill chicken on the grill?

Large boneless chicken breasts will take between 8 to 12 minutes to cook completely over direct medium heat.

How do you grill chicken without drying it out?

Marinating chicken and not over cooking it will prevent the chicken from drying out. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. Immediately remove the chicken from the grill once the thickest part of the chicken has reached 165 degrees.

How do you keep chicken from sticking to the grill?

Brushing a light coat of olive oil on the grates of the hot grill right before placing the chicken on will keep the chicken from sticking.

Recipe Expert Tips

Chicken: Boneless white or dark meat chicken can be used.
Key limes: Use real Key lime juice for the best flavor. Key limes are more aromatic, more acidic, and are considered to have a highly superior flavor compared to other limes.
BBQ sauce: Barbecue sauce is optional but if using brush the chicken during the last few minutes of grilling.