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Citrus Chicken Breast Marinade

If you can't wait to start indulging in your favorite summertime flavors, this Citrus Chicken Breast Marinade was made for your backyard barbeque!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 401 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest (1 orange)
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons lime zest (2 limes)
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 4 chicken breasts about 1 pound
  • fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
  • Orange and lime slices for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Whisk together orange juice and zest, lime juice and zest, oil, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika in a mixing bowl.
  2. Place chicken breasts in a gallon-sized zip top bag. Pour in marinade. Seal bag and work marinade over chicken. Place on a plate and refrigerate for 2 hours (up to 6 hours). 
  3. Preheat grill. Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side, flipping once. (3 to 4 minutes per side for thin cut breasts.) Check to ensure chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  4. Remove chicken to a serving plate. Garnish with orange and lime slices and parsley if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

  • I like to use thin cut chicken breasts or butterfly in half regular breasts to help cut down on the cooking time. 
  • You can bake this chicken for about 24 minutes at 400 degrees F or cook it in a large skillet on the stove top over medium heat for about 10 minutes, flipping once. Cook until no longer pink and juices run clear.

Nutrition Information

Calories 401kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 48g (96%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 144mg (48%) Sodium 554mg (23%) Potassium 927mg (26%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 255IU (5%) Vitamin C 26.6mg (30%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 1.1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 401

% Daily Value*

Calories 401kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 48g 96%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 144mg 48%
Sodium 554mg 23%
Potassium 927mg 20%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 255IU 5%
Vitamin C 26.6mg 30%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1.1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.