Best 6 Citrus Marinated Chicken Recipes

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**Savor the Zesty Delights: Citrus Marinated Chicken Recipes for a Flavorful Culinary Journey**

Embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure with our carefully curated collection of citrus marinated chicken recipes. From the vibrant flavors of lemon and garlic to the refreshing tang of orange and rosemary, these dishes promise an explosion of taste that will tantalize your palate. Whether you prefer grilled, baked, or roasted chicken, we have a recipe that will suit your cooking style and preferences. Prepare to indulge in tender, succulent chicken infused with the zesty goodness of citrus, making every bite a delightful experience. Get ready to elevate your chicken game and create unforgettable meals that will leave your taste buds craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CITRUS-MARINATED CHICKEN



Citrus-Marinated Chicken image

This juicy, zesty chicken stars in many of my family's summer meals. While there are a million ways to dress up poultry, you'll find yourself turning to this recipe again and again. It's that quick and easy! -Deborah Gretzinger, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup orange juice
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)

Steps:

  • Combine the first eight ingredients in a large resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours., Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SOY-SAUCE-AND-CITRUS-MARINATED CHICKEN



Soy-Sauce-and-Citrus-Marinated Chicken image

Not just for roast chicken: This vinegar, soy sauce, and citrus juice marinade also works with pork.

Provided by Chris Morocco

Categories     Bon Appétit     Chicken     Dinner     Citrus     Ginger     Garlic     Soy Sauce     Lemongrass     Lime Juice     Cilantro     Winter

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Chicken:
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, crushed
1 cup mixed fresh citrus juice (such as sour orange, grapefruit, and/or lime)
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup distilled white vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1 (3 1/2-4-pound) chicken, halved, backbone removed
Kosher salt
Dipping sauce and assembly:
1 lemongrass stalk, top third removed
2 shallots, halved
2 scallions, dark green tops removed
1 red chile (such as Fresno)
4 garlic cloves, unpeeled
1 (1-inch) piece ginger, peeled, very finely chopped
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1 pomelo
Cilantro sprigs (for serving)

Steps:

  • Chicken:
  • Combine garlic, ginger, citrus juice, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar in a medium bowl. Place chicken halves in a large resealable plastic bag and pour in marinade. Seal bag, pressing out any air. Chill at least 12 hours and up to 2 days.
  • Place rack in top third of oven; preheat to 425°F. Remove chicken from bag; discard marinade. Pat chicken dry with paper towels; season lightly with salt.
  • Roast chicken on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet until deep brown and cooked through, 30-40 minutes.
  • Dipping sauce and assembly:
  • Bruise lemongrass stalk by lightly crushing with a rolling pin. Bring lemongrass and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat and let sit until very fragrant, 8-10 minutes; strain lemongrass infusion into a large measuring glass.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high. Toast shallots, scallions, chile, and garlic, tossing occasionally, until dark brown in spots, 8-10 minutes. Let cool. Remove skins from garlic and coarsely chop garlic with shallots, scallions, and chile.
  • Add garlic, shallots, scallions, chile, and ginger to lemongrass infusion. Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar.
  • Using a sharp knife, remove peel and white pith from pomelo; discard. Working over a medium bowl, cut along sides of membranes to release segments. Squeeze juice from membranes into bowl; discard. Tear segments into large pieces. Mix into dipping sauce.
  • Transfer chicken to a platter, spoon some dipping sauce over, and top with cilantro. Serve with remaining dipping sauce alongside.

RED CHILE-CITRUS MARINATED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH GRILLED TORTILLAS AND AVOCADO-TOMATILLO SALSA



Red Chile-Citrus Marinated Chicken Breasts with Grilled Tortillas and Avocado-Tomatillo Salsa image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
16 6-inch flour tortillas
3 large, ripe Haas avocado, peeled and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
3 tomatillos, husked, washed and coarsely chopped
1 jalapeno, finely chopped
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup fresh orange juice
1 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup ancho chile powder
2 tablespoons paprika
4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1 cup olive oil
8 chicken breasts, bone in, skin on
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • For the grilled tortillas: Brush each tortilla on both sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill for 1 minute on each side. Yield: 8 servings For the Avocado and Grilled Tomatillo salsa: Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper. Yield: 2 cups
  • For the marinade and the chicken breasts: Whisk together all ingredients except olive oil in a large bowl until combined. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified. Reserve 1 cup of the marinade and set aside. Transfer remaining marinade to a large shallow baking dish, add chicken breast and turn to coat completely. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour in the refrigerator, turning once.
  • Preheat grill. Remove chicken from marinade and season on both sides with salt and pepper to taste. Grill the breasts, skin-side down, for 4 minutes or until golden brown. Turn the breasts over and baste with some of the reserved marinade and cook for 4 minutes. Baste, turn and baste again, cover the grill and cook the breasts for 4 more minutes. Repeat the process once more for a total grilling time of 16 minutes, or until the chicken is well-browned and cook through. Remove the chicken to a platter, cover and let sit 10 minutes. Serve with Grilled Tortillas and Avocado-Tomatillo Salsa on the side.

GRILLED CITRUS MARINATED CHICKEN WITH CITRUS RUM SAUCE



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This chicken recipe is a staple in our home. Everyone, including the kids love it. Such an easy recipe for entertaining! Also, great served with Recipe #312530. I use the leftovers to make my Recipe #367450.

Provided by carmel housewife

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
12 ounces frozen orange juice
18 ounces orange marmalade
2 tablespoons salt
1 orange
2 mangoes
1 lime
1/4 cup rum
3 tablespoons butter
1 habanero pepper
2 tablespoons honey
1 leaf from 2 sprigs cilantro (optional)
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Lightly pound chicken to soften.
  • In a large baking dish, combine thawed Orange Juice, melted Orange Marmalade and Salt.
  • Add chicken and enough water to just cover chicken.
  • Marinate chicken at least 2 or up to 48 hours. (I always make it at least a day ahead for more flavor.).
  • Sauce: (Can be made up a day ahead or frozen and re-heated) :.
  • In a food processor, puree mangoes.
  • Add the juice of 1 orange, 1 lime, 1/4 cup rum, butter, honey, cilantro and salt.
  • Mix in processor and transfer to saucepan.
  • Add whole (not chopped) habanero into saucepan and heat on medium heat until the sauce has your preferred amount of heat.
  • Remove pepper. (If it is still not hot enough after 20 minutes, remove pepper and dice. Slowly add until it is to your taste.
  • Grill chicken and pour sauce over chicken when plating. Tastes great with my posted Coconut Rice, Recipe #312530.

CHIPOTLE-CITRUS MARINATED CHICKEN



Chipotle-Citrus Marinated Chicken image

This is my adaptation of a Cuban-style marinade recipe for pork - I use it for chicken and think you'll agree that the results are moist, tender, and delicious.

Provided by gapch1026

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 4h26m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup orange juice
¼ cup lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground chipotle powder
salt and freshly ground pepper
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • Whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic powder, chipotle powder, and salt and pepper in a bowl. Pour marinade into a resealable plastic bag; add the chicken, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
  • Lightly oil the grill grate, and then arrange chicken on grill. Cook the chicken breasts until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 8 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 62.6 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

CITRUS MARINATED CHICKEN THIGHS



Citrus Marinated Chicken Thighs image

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 bunch Scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 bunch Cilantro, leaves and tender stems only
2 Garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon Lime zest, finely grated
1 teaspoon Orange zest, finely grated
1/4 cup Lime Juice, freshly squeezed
1/4 cup Orange Juice, freshly squeezed
1/4 cup Soy Sauce
2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
1 tablespoon Kosher Salt
2 pounds Chicken thighs, skin-on bone in

Steps:

  • Set aside 1/4 c sliced scallions. Pulse cilantro, garlic, citrus zests, citrus juices, soy sauce, oil, salt and remaining scallions in a food processor or blender until a coarse puree forms. Set aside 1/4 cup marinade; place remaining marinade in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, seal bag and turn to coat. Chill at least 20 minutes.
  • Preheat broiler. Remove chicken from marinade and place, skin side down, on a foil lined broilerproof baking sheet; discard marinade. Broil chicken until lightly browned about 5 minutes. Turn; continue to broil until cooked through and an instant read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of thigh registers 165 degrees, about 12-15 minutes longer. Serve chicken nwith reserved marinade and scallions.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of citrus fruits: Different citrus fruits offer unique flavors to the marinade. Experiment with oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruits to create a complex and flavorful marinade.
  • Don't forget the herbs and spices: Herbs and spices add depth of flavor to the marinade. Common choices include garlic, thyme, rosemary, and oregano.
  • Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes: The longer the chicken marinates, the more flavorful it will be. For best results, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 24 hours.
  • Cook the chicken over medium heat: Cooking the chicken over medium heat helps to prevent it from drying out. Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides: Citrus-marinated chicken pairs well with a variety of sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

Citrus-marinated chicken is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even a party. With its bright and tangy flavor, citrus-marinated chicken is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to cook chicken, give citrus-marinated chicken a try!

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