Citrus Grilled Chicken Recipe

Name: Citrus Grilled Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to an even thickness; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 large navel orange, halved; 1 lemon, halved; 1 clove garlic, minced; paprika; ground cumin; salt & freshly ground black pepper; ½ cup slivered almonds; ½ cup chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

1
Place chicken in a shallow glass dish.
2
Pour olive oil over chicken, and then squeeze the juice of one orange half and one lemon half over the top.
3
Add minced garlic, then sprinkle with paprika, ground cumin, salt and freshly ground black pepper.
4
Turn chicken breasts to evenly coat and blend marinade.
5
Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
6
Preheat grill or non-stick indoor grill pan over medium heat.
7
Drain and discard marinade.
8
Grill chicken about 5 minutes, then turn.
9
Add remaining lemon and orange halves to grill.
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Cook chicken until well browned and thoroughly cooked.
11
Using tongs, pick up lemon and orange halves, and carefully squeeze juice over chicken.
12
Serve on a bed of rice, with additional slices or wedges of lemon or orange, if desired.
13
Sprinkle with slivered almonds and freshly chopped cilantro.
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This is delicious with steamed broccoli or asparagus.
15
Enjoy!
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Tip: Citrus Grilled Chicken is also great sliced and served on a bed of fresh salad greens for a quick and healthy dinner salad.

428

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to an even thickness, ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 large navel orange, halved, 1 lemon, halved, and more.

Yes, Citrus Grilled Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Citrus Grilled Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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