Spicy Citrus Grilled Chicken

Name: Spicy Citrus Grilled Chicken
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 55 min
Yield: 2-4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2-2 lbs bone-in chicken pieces (your favorite, cut breasts in half crosswise); 1 lime, juice and zest of, large; 1 orange, juice and zest of, large; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded, minced (for spicier chicken, leave seeds and ribs); salt & freshly ground black pepper

⏱ 115 mins 🍽 2-4 serving(s) 🏷 Chicken Breast

This dish features bone-in chicken pieces marinated in a vibrant and spicy citrus blend. The marinade combines fresh lime and orange juice with their zest, olive oil, oregano, garlic and minced jalapeno for a kick. After marinating for at least 90 minutes, the chicken is seasoned and grilled until perfectly cooked and browned. It's an ideal choice for a quick yet impressive main course.

Ingredients

1 1/2-2 lbs bone-in chicken pieces (your favorite, cut breasts in half crosswise)
1 lime, juice and zest of, large
1 orange, juice and zest of, large
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded, minced (for spicier chicken, leave seeds and ribs)
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Method

Put the chicken pieces into a large resealable plastic bag.
Combine the lime juice and zest, orange juice and zest, olive oil, oregano, minced garlic and minced jalapeno in a bowl, whisking them together.
Transfer the marinade into the bag with the chicken, seal it and place it flat in a shallow dish. Refrigerate for a minimum of 90 minutes or for up to 4 hours, turning the bag now and then.
Take the chicken out of the marinade and sprinkle it generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Cook the chicken on the grill until the exterior is nicely browned and the internal temperature is 165 degrees F.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium148300 mg

Recipe details

CategoryChicken Breast

Authorgailanng