Key Lime Grilled Chicken

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Recipe FAQs

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.

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