Description
A vibrant grilled chicken recipe marinated in a tropical blend of citrus juices, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Zest of 1 lime
- Zest of 1 orange
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk the lime, orange, and lemon juices with soy sauce, olive oil, honey, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, lime zest, and orange zest in a medium bowl.
- Place the chicken in a large resealable bag or shallow dish.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken, coat each piece, and seal the bag or cover the dish.
- Refrigerate the chicken for at least 120 minutes or overnight for best flavor.
- Preheat your outdoor grill to medium high and lightly oil the grates.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off any excess, then discard the remaining marinade.
- Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reads 165°F.
- Remove the chicken and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with your favorite sides.
Notes
For less salt, use low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos. For a vegan option, substitute honey with agave. If using the oven, roast at 425°F for 18 to 22 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, citrus marinade, quick meal, healthy grilling, summer recipes