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Citrus Grilled Chicken

This Citrus Grilled Chicken is marinated in a delicious combo of orange, lemon, lime and garlic. Throw it on the grill or sear it in a cast iron and finish in the oven. It’s perfect for a weeknight meal and it’s especially good in wraps and salads.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Marinate2 hours
Total Time2 hours 18 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Kristin Maxwell

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 6 garlic cloves peeled and minced
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice juiced
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspon dried oregano

Chicken

  • 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast

Instructions

  • Add all marinade ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Reserve 1/2 cup of the marinade for later.
  • Place chicken and remaining marinade in a resealable plastic bag. Use your hands to gently massage the marinade into the chicken. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 1 day.
  • For outdoor grilling - Cook chicken for about 3-4 minutes per side over medium-high heat, or until the juices are clear.
  • For indoor cooking - sear chicken in an oven proof skillet over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes per side. Finish cooking in a 400 degree oven; about 8-10 minutes. (you could also cook completely on the stove top, but finishing in the oven helps to prevent burning and seal in the moisture).
  • Set chicken aside on a plate, tented with foil, for 5-10 minutes to rest.
  • Meanwhile, pour the reserved sauce into a small skillet or saucepan and simmer over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes until thickened and reduced. Drizzle over grilled chicken and serve.

Notes

This chicken is great on salads or in burrito bowls.

Nutrition

Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 653mg | Potassium: 929mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 126IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg

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