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Grilled Chicken with Tropical Citrus Marinade

Grilled Chicken with Tropical Citrus Marinade for Summer Bliss

Experience the zesty explosion of flavors in Grilled Chicken with Tropical Citrus Marinade, perfect for any summer occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup Fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 cup Fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Honey
  • 3 cloves Minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
  • Zest of 1 lime
  • Zest of 1 orange
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro

Equipment

  • grill
  • medium bowl
  • Resealable Plastic Bag

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine fresh lime juice, orange juice, lemon juice, soy sauce, olive oil, honey, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, black pepper, lime zest, and orange zest. Whisk until well blended.
    Grilled Chicken with Tropical Citrus Marinade
  2. Place the chicken breasts in a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it's well coated. Seal or cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
    Grilled Chicken with Tropical Citrus Marinade
  3. Get your outdoor grill ready by preheating it to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates.
    Grilled Chicken with Tropical Citrus Marinade
  4. Take the chicken out of the marinade and let any excess drip off. Discard the leftover marinade.
    Grilled Chicken with Tropical Citrus Marinade
  5. Place the chicken breasts on the preheated grill. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and marked by the grill.
    Grilled Chicken with Tropical Citrus Marinade
  6. Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute.
    Grilled Chicken with Tropical Citrus Marinade
  7. Sprinkle fresh cilantro generously over the chicken before serving. Enjoy with sides.
    Grilled Chicken with Tropical Citrus Marinade

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with a wedge of lime on the side for an extra burst of flavor.

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