Spicy Citrus Chicken Recipe

Name: Spicy Citrus Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/2 lb.); ½ cup red wine; 1 tablespoon grated orange peel; ½ cup fresh orange juice; 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel; ½ cup fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons chopped green onions; 1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste); ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste); orange slice

Servings: persons

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/2 lb.)
½ cup red wine
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
½ cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
½ cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
orange slice

1
Put chicken in a shallow glass dish.
2
In a bowl, mix together the next 11 ingredients; pour over chicken.
3
Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
4
Heat oven to 375; spray a rack in a shallow roasting pan with cooking spray.
5
Remove chicken from marinade (reserve marinade).
6
Bake, uncovered, 35-45 minutes, brushing with marinade every 15 minutes, until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.
7
Discard any remaining marinade; garnish with orange slices.

288

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/2 lb.), ½ cup red wine, 1 tablespoon grated orange peel, ½ cup fresh orange juice, and more.

Yes, Spicy Citrus 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.

Spicy Citrus Chicken

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