Key West Chicken
User Reviews
4.8
114 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Marinate Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
183 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Key West Chicken
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A copycat recipe of the famous Key West Chicken. This grilled chicken has a cilantro lime marinade that is slightly sweet and tangy.
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Ingredients
For the chicken marinade:
- 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
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Optional Toppings:
- chopped cilantro
- lime wedge
- cilantro rice
- Mango Salsa
Instructions
- 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. 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 lime, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 orange, 8 cloves garlic, 1 jalapeño, 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, 1 teaspoon cumin seed
- Place chicken breast between 2 sheets of plastic wrap. Lightly pound meat with a meat mallet until it is even thickness. This will tenderize the meat and make it easier to cook. 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Add chicken to a casserole dish or other shallow container and pour marinade over the chicken. Marinate for 1 hour in the refrigerator. (You can also marinate the chicken in a Ziplock bag.)
- 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. 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper
- Place chicken directly onto the grill grates. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side. The internal temperature of the chicken should read 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.
- 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 size pieces.
- Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
- The calories shown are based on the recipe making 4 servings, with 1 serving being 1 chicken breast. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**
Nutrition Information
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Calories
183kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
967mg
(40%)
Potassium
561mg
(16%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
216IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
31mg
(34%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 183kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 967mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 561mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 216IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
114 reviews
Excellent
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