Citrus Chicken Marinade Recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 385kcal
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- Zest of one lemon
- Juice of one lemon
- 1 garlic clove finely minced
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup light virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Lightly tenderize the chicken using the flat head of a meat mallet. Cut slits into each chicken breast about 1/2 inch apart and only cutting half way through the breasts. This will help the marinade sink in and cook quicker on the grill.
- Combine the orange juice, zest and juice of the lemon, garlic, salt, pepper, oil and water in a large plastic bag along or marinating dish with the prepared chicken. Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for 10-30 minutes.
- Heat the grill to medium-high heat, approximately 350°F. Spray with grill approved cooking spray and place the chicken directly over the heat. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until done. Since the sizes of chicken varies greatly, so will the cooking times. Use a digital thermometer to measure 165°F internally.
- Remove the chicken and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Notes
Chicken can also be baked at 350 degrees for approximately 15-20 minutes or until fully cooked or cooked in a skillet.
Nutrition
Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 409mg | Potassium: 867mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg
