Citrus Marinated Grilled Chicken
Bright, moist and flavorful this chicken has a slight hint of heat. Adjust heat level to your liking. Serve this chicken with a side salad and bread or use in sandwiches, wraps, tacos, nachos.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 207kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cloves garlic clove minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 Tablespoons dried cilantro or 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 6 chicken breasts
Instructions
- In a zip-top bag place all ingredients, and mush to combine. Refrigerate 30 minutes up to 2 hours.
- Preheat grill to 400 degrees.
- Place chicken breast on the grill. Cook 4 to 5 minutes on the first side before turning.
- Turn and cook another 3 to 4 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.
- Remove from grill and serve hot.
Notes
- I used boneless skinless chicken breasts.
- You could use bone-in, skin-on if you prefer.
- This recipe would also be good with chicken thighs, legs, or tenders.
- Adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Chicken on the bone takes longer to cook.
Nutrition
Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 512mg | Potassium: 697mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 148IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
