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Honey Key Lime Grilled Chicken

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"When I bought a bottle of Key Lime juice on vacation in Florida, I wondered what I would do with it... Now this recipe is a staple in our kitchen! I hope you enjoy it too! The longer you marinate, the better the sweet-sour combo gets!" — ANISSA925

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5 tablespoons key lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

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Directions

In a resealable plastic bag, mix the key lime juice, honey, garlic, and lemon pepper. Place the chicken in the bag, seal, and shake to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes, turning the bag occasionally.
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
Grill the marinated chicken about 8 minutes on each side, until no longer pink and juices run clear. Discard remaining marinade.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 16 mins
READY IN 1 hr

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Aug 04, 2007

I used regular lime juice and marinated it for 2 hours... we really liked the flavor, but will definitely marinate it overnight next time to strengthen the taste.

—CookinBug

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Feb 13, 2008

I marinated it for 10 hours because I just didn't think you could get the most out of this dish with only marinating meat for 30 min. Even the 10 hours didn't help infuse the chicken with real flavor. The proportion of honey to lime was off and the chicken was so bland.

—NikkiC

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Sep 19, 2006

I really liked this recipe. It was simple and super easy to make. The trick is to marinate the chicken for at least an hour or two. The key lime taste is great, subtle & delicious. Everyone wanted more!

—PIXIE3

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Jan 25, 2011

Great recipe! I didn't have any key lime juice, so I ended up using regular lime juice...and then it turned out that I didn't have enough of that, so I ended up subbing lemon juice for the remainder. :P Even so, the chicken came out moist, tender, and juicy, with a great lime/honey flavor. I marinated the chicken overnight, and then grilled it for lunch today. It was wonderful, and my family really enjoyed it. Plus, it was super easy and quick to put together. Thanks for sharing the recipe!!!!

—larkspur

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Mar 04, 2004

I let it marinate overnight so the flavor really penetrated the chicken and it was very moist but for some reason the lime juice and honey didn't taste right together to me. I thought the key lime juice was way too tart for this, maybe regular lime juice or lemon juice.

—HUSKER1968

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Dec 20, 2010

Great marinade! I will definitely keep this recipe. I couldn't access my grill due to a sudden storm, so I browned the chicken in some olive oil on the stove.

—Charlee

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Sep 01, 2009

So this was okay. It is important to use Key West Lime Juice, and not regular lime juice. The Key West is stronger and will help with the flavor. I took leftovers, shredded and it made a great chicken salad. Will I make this again, No. Do I think you should try it, Yes.

—Jessjoy

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Jul 09, 2008

I marinated this longer overnight. The flavor was good but chicken was tough possibly from the lime juice. I probably wont make this again.

—LEINAA

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Nutrition

Calories
169 kcal
8%

Carbohydrates
10.7 g
3%

Cholesterol
67 mg
22%

Fat
2.8 g
4%

Fiber
0.1 g
< 1%

Protein
24.7 g
49%

Sodium
117 mg
5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Honey Key Lime Grilled Chicken

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 169
Calories from Fat: 26

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.8g 4 %
Saturated Fat 0.8g 4 %
Cholesterol 67mg 22 %
Sodium 117mg 5 %
Potassium 235mg 7 %
Total Carbohydrates 10.7g 3 %
Dietary Fiber 0.1g < 1 %
Protein 24.7g 49 %
Sugars 9g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C 11 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 9 %
** Thiamin 6 %
Niacin 121 %
Vitamin B6 31 %
Magnesium 9 %
Folate 3 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.