Lemon Orange Chicken Recipe

Name: Lemon Orange Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 Boneless Chicken Breast Halves; ⅓ cups Red Wine Or Red Grape Juice; 1 whole Splash Of Cider Vinegar; ⅓ cups Orange Juice; 1/2 teaspoons Dried Oregano; 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin; 1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Or Less Depending On How Spicy You Like; ⅓ cups Lemon Juice; 1/4 cups Chopped Fresh Cilantro, Divided; 1/4 cups Chopped Green Onions, Divided

Servings: persons

4 Boneless Chicken Breast Halves
⅓ cups Red Wine Or Red Grape Juice
1 whole Splash Of Cider Vinegar
⅓ cups Orange Juice
1/2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt
1/4 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Or Less Depending On How Spicy You Like
⅓ cups Lemon Juice
1/4 cups Chopped Fresh Cilantro, Divided
1/4 cups Chopped Green Onions, Divided

1
In a zipper topped bag, place all of the ingredients except 2 tablespoons each of chopped green onions and cilantro.
2
Turn to coat.
3
Refrigerate 3 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
4
Preheat a grill to medium.
5
Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade.
6
Grill chicken 5 minutes per side, turning until cooked thoroughly.
7
Serve garnised with reserved onion and cilantro.
8
LC serving suggestion: Serve with steamed or grilled asparagus and a big green salad.
9
You can also add whole wheat couscous.
10
If you are Kosher their are no changes.
11
Gluten free: make sure wine or juice and vinegar are gluten free.

213

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 Boneless Chicken Breast Halves, ⅓ cups Red Wine Or Red Grape Juice, 1 whole Splash Of Cider Vinegar, ⅓ cups Orange Juice, and more.

Yes, Lemon Orange 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lemon Orange Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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