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Key West Chicken

Key West Chicken

Delicious Key West Chicken marinated with vibrant citrus and spices, perfect for grilling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 chicken breasts
Calories 183 kcal

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Grill
  • Meat Mallet
  • casserole dish

Ingredients
  

Marinade Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 orange juiced
  • 8 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and chopped
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seed
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Optional Toppings

  • chopped cilantro
  • lime wedge
  • cilantro rice
  • mango salsa see recipe at https://www.tastesoflizzyt.com/mango-salsa-recipe/

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Combine soy sauce, oil, honey, lime juice, red wine vinegar, orange juice, crushed garlic, chopped jalapeño, thyme, cilantro, and cumin seed in a food processor or blender. Purée.
  • Place chicken breast between 2 sheets of plastic wrap. Lightly pound meat with a meat mallet until it is even thickness.
  • Add chicken to a casserole dish or other shallow container and pour marinade over the chicken. Marinate for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  • Preheat the grill to 450º Fahrenheit. Remove chicken from the marinade. Do not pat dry. Season chicken with oregano, salt, and pepper. Discard marinade that is left over.
  • Place chicken directly onto the grill grates. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165ºF.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro, then serve with cilantro lime rice, lime wedges, and mango salsa.

Notes

Store any leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container. This chicken makes great kebabs, too! Simply use wooden skewers or bamboo sticks to skewer the chicken in bite-sized pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breastCalories: 183kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 25gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 967mgPotassium: 561mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 216IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chicken marinade, citrus chicken, easy chicken recipes, grilled chicken, Key West Chicken
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