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cuban citrus chicken

(1 rating)
BDenby avatar
Recipe by
Barbara Denby
@BDenby
Midlothian, VA

This is a great dish to cook for a family occasion. Just enough spice and heat. My family loves this dish. I took it to a friend's home for a pot luck and it was gone in a few minutes. I guess that next time I'll make a double batch!

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 35 Min

Ingredients For cuban citrus chicken

  • 1 c
    orange juice
  • 1/4 c
    lemon juice
  • 1/4 c
    olive oil
  • 1 can
    chopped green chilies( 4ozs.)
  • 1 Tbsp
    minced garlic
  • 1 Tbsp
    oregno
  • 1 Tbsp
    ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground red pepper
  • 4
    bone in skin on chicken breast halves
  • salt and pepper to taste

How To Make cuban citrus chicken

  • 1
    Combine orange juice, lemon juice, olive oil, green chilies, garlic, oregano, cumin, red pepper and salt to taste in a resealable plastic bag.
  • 2
    Add chicken; seal bag. Refrigerate for 2-8 hours, turning occasionally.
  • 3
    Coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat grill to medium direct heat (300-350 degrees)
  • 4
    Remove chicken from marinade. Place chicken bone side up on grill rack. Grill for 25 - 35 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink turning once.
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