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Triple Citrus Chicken Marinade

A bright and flavorful chicken marinade made with a trio of fresh citrus! Because why just use one when you can use three? It's made with orange, lemon and lime which is perfect for creating a vibrant grilled chicken marinade! This is easy to make and perfect for summer.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 4 -5
Course: Main Course , Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Marinade
  • 1/2 cup fresh navel orange juice
  • 2 tsp fresh orange zest
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp lime zest
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp chopped shallot or red onion
  • 1 Tbsp minced fresh garlic
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1 1/2 tsp Salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
  • 4 - 5 (6 oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs

Instructions

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  1. In a mixing bowl whisk together all ingredients except chicken until well combined.
  2. Place chicken in a gallon size resealable bag or dish.
  3. Pour marinade over chicken. Transfer to refrigerator and let rest at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours.
  4. Preheat a grill over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and cook on grill until center registers 165 degrees in center of thickest portion, turning once halfway through cooking (reduce grill temperature as needed if chicken is browning too quickly).
  5. Let chicken rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.