Description
Celebrate the flavors of Latin cuisine with this juicy and flavorful grilled chicken, marinated in vibrant citrus and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Create the Marinade: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (375°F to 400°F).
- Grill the Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade and place on the grill, cooking for approximately 6-7 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Rest and Garnish: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Marinate for at least 2 hours for best results. Consider grilling in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Cuban chicken, grilled chicken, spicy chicken, citrus marinade, summer BBQ