Name: Grilled Citrus Chicken with Mango-Avocado Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs); 3 oranges; 3 limes; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2-1/2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 batch mango-avocado salsa; cilantro-lime rice (or coconut-lime rice, optional)

Description

Delicious grilled chicken marinated in citrus juices and served with fresh mango-avocado salsa.

Ingredients

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1–1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
3 oranges
3 limes
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2–1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 batch mango-avocado salsa
cilantro-lime rice (or coconut-lime rice, optional)

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Instructions

Zest orange and lime with a zester to get 1 teaspoon of zest from each.
Juice them using a citrus juicer to get 3/4 cup orange juice and 1/3 cup lime juice.
Whisk together all marinade ingredients in a medium bowl. Reserve 1/2 cup marinade and pour the rest into a large resealable bag.
Trim chicken of fat. Pound chicken to even thickness or slice in half to get evenly sized breasts and place in bag with the marinade.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and flip the bag halfway through. Marinate for up to 6 hours.
Preheat the grill to 450°F and lightly oil the grill grate or grill pan.
Place the marinated chicken on the grill, discarding any leftover marinade.
Grill for 10–12 minutes or until chicken juices run clear and internal temperature is 165℉. Flip chicken halfway and brush it generously with reserved 1/2 cup marinade.
Prepare mango-avocado salsa.
If desired, prepare cilantro-lime or coconut rice.
Serve grilled chicken over a bed of rice (if prepared) and top with mango-avocado salsa. Enjoy immediately!

Notes

For baking or pan-searing options, refer to the ‘Alternate Cooking Methods’ section in the full post.
Internal temperature of chicken should reach 165℉.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with salsa
Calories: 350
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 90mg