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Grilled Chicken Recipe with Jicama & Orange Salsa
An easy grilled chicken recipe with a fresh, simple jicama and orange salsa. Perfect for a light summertime meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Marinating Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 394 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
South American
Ingredients
The Chicken:
- ⅔ cup fresh orange juice about 2 navel oranges
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 ¼ teaspoons smoked paprika
- 3 cloves garlic smashed
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts
The salsa:
- ½ medium jicama cut into ½-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
- 2 large navel oranges segmented & segments cut in half
- 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice about ½ orange
- 1 red Jalapeno pepper seeded & membranes removed, diced
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
Instructions
The Chicken:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, smoked paprika, garlic cloves, salt, pepper and olive oil.
- Add the chicken and turn to coat with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 8 hours.
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat and brush the grill with canola oil.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and place the chicken on the grill. Discard the marinade.
- Grill until chicken is cooked through, but still moist, about 5 minutes per side. Let rest for a few minutes. Slice before serving, if desired.
Cup of Yum
The Salsa:
- In a medium bowl, gently stir together the jicama, orange pieces, orange juice, red jalapeno pepper and cilantro.
- Serve the chicken topped with the salsa.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1Chicken Breast + ¼ of Salsa
Calories
394kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
107mg
(36%)
Sodium
398mg
(17%)
Potassium
672mg
(19%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
680IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
94.1mg
(105%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
1.8mg
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 394
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Chicken Breast + ¼ of Salsa | |
| Calories | 394kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 398mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 672mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 680IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 94.1mg | 105% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.