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Key West Chicken

A copycat recipe of the famous Key West Chicken. This grilled chicken has a cilantro lime marinade that is slightly sweet and tangy.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Marinate Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 183 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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.)
  4. 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
  5. Place chicken directly onto the grill grates. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side. The internal temperature of the chicken should read 165ºF.
  6. 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

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

% 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.