How do you elevate basic chicken? With citrus! Lemon, lime, or orange take a basic recipe and turn it into a robustly-flavored one. Light and fresh-tasting, citrus chicken recipes are perfect in the summertime when we’re looking to brighten the flavors in our meals. If you’re feeling zesty, try one of these tangy citrus chicken recipes for dinner this week.
Grilled Chicken A L' Orange
"This grilled chicken is sweet, savory, and oh so delicious. The sweet and tangy sauce over warm, freshly grilled juicy chicken breasts is wonderful." - The Kitchen Crew
Ginger-Citrus Chicken Thighs Off The Grill
"The marinade for these chicken thighs is fabulous! The fresh orange and ginger root are what really make it special. You taste the sweetness from the orange, balanced with some spice from the ginger and salty from the soy sauce." - The Kitchen Crew
Grilled Mexican Citrus Chicken
"My nephew CJ and I made this moist and delicious chicken for Dinner and Dominos night. It was a big hit!" - Kathy
Linda's Hot Lemon-Herb Chicken Wings
"The lemon juice, along with seasonings, is a delicious alternative to traditional Buffalo wings." - The Kitchen Crew
Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken Breast With Southwest Yellow Rice Salad
"This dish so, so easy to prepare and can be served hot or cold. Little heat to salad but very bold taste!" - Barbara
Lime & Lemon Chili Chicken For The Crock Pot
"This is a staple for my low carb tendencies! However, I love this dumped all over my Cilantro Lime Rice. So flavorful and easy." - Heather
Orange Chicken And Rice - Remade
"I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Orange Chicken but the stuff you get from takeout is always way too sweet and not very good for you at all. So, this is my take on orange chicken." - Beth
Grilled Mojo Chicken
"Quick and easy grilled chicken with the fresh, citrusy and garlic flavours of mojo sauce!" - Kevin
Easy Lemon Chicken
"For how easy this lemon chicken is to prepare, it's super delicious. Tangy, savory, and sweet all at the same time, the chicken is juicy and tender." - The Kitchen Crew
Chipotle Lime Chicken
"I use thighs for this however, you can use whatever you choose. This is a very easy and cost efficient recipe to feed a crowd." - Lou
Easy Orange Chicken
"I served this at the beach last summer and my daughter and law said this might be the best meal I have had. I said at the beach this week? She replied, No, ever!" - Cathie
Orange Glazed Chicken Wings
"This is a great appetizer for any occasion and is super easy to make. The orange marmalade and lime juice are a tangy combo and the hot sauce is the surprise KICK!" - Angela