Best Cuban Citrus Chicken Recipes

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CITRUS-SPICE CARIBBEAN/CUBAN MARINADE FOR PORK, BEEF, CHICKEN



Citrus-Spice Caribbean/Cuban Marinade for Pork, Beef, Chicken image

The perfect blend of citrus and spice for a taste straight from the islands. Prep time doesn't include marinating time.

Provided by LizzyGirl09

Categories     Caribbean

Time 10m

Yield 1 marinade, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 -4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 dash ground cloves
1 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a heavy-duty Ziploc bag or glass pan.
  • Add your choice of pork, beef, chicken or fish.
  • Marinate for at least two hours.
  • Prepare in your preferred method of cooking.

CUBAN CITRUS CHICKEN



Cuban Citrus Chicken image

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!

Provided by Barbara Denby

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 c orange juice
1/4 c lemon juice
1/4 c olive oil
1 can(s) 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

Steps:

  • 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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