Mexican Grilled Chicken
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My Mexican Grilled Chicken is flavor-packed and perfect for any meal. Ready in just 50 minutes, it's a quick and delicious option you'll love!
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Ingredients
BRINE:
- 6 cups water
- ¼ cup salt
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
CHICKEN:
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
SAUCE:
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup fresh squeezed orange juice
- ½ white onion chopped
- 1 large garlic clove minced
- ⅓ cup chopped cilantro
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 limes zest
- 2 limes juiced about ⅓ cup
Instructions
BRINE CHICKEN:
- In a large bowl combine water, salt, sugar, and corn starch. Add chicken, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate 30 minutes, but no longer than an hour.
PREHEAT GRILL:
- Turn the gas grill on HIGH and close the lid. Preheat the grill for 15 minutes before putting the chicken on.
SAUCE
- Add the olive oil, orange juice, onion, garlic, cilantro, oregano, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, lime juice, and lime zest in a blender and blend until a thick sauce forms.
PREP THE CHICKEN:
- Remove the chicken from the brine, pat it dry with paper towels, and discard the brine. In a small bowl, combine the salt and pepper, then rub the seasoning over all sides of the chicken.
GRILL THE CHICKEN:
- Scrape and oil the grill grates. Turn off all burners except the main burner, which should be set to medium-high.
- Place the chicken on the hotter part of the grill and cook for 2-2 ½ minutes.
- Turn the chicken over and brush with the sauce. Cook for 2-2 ½ minutes, until browned on the second side.
- Repeat the turning and brushing process 2 more times, cooking for 2 minutes on each side.
- Flip the chicken one final time and brush with the sauce. Cook for 1-3 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.
- Transfer the chicken to a serving plate, let it rest for 5 minutes, and then serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1chicken breast
Calories
303kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
6.036mg
(0%)
Potassium
535mg
(15%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
355IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 303 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1chicken breast | |
| Calories | 303kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 6.036mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 535mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 355IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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