Best Grilled Mexican Citrus Chicken Recipes

GRILLED MEXICAN CITRUS CHICKEN

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Juicy and tender, this grilled chicken has a Mexican flair. The citrus isn't a noticeable flavor but it helps to tenderize the chicken breasts. When it's grilling season, this is an easy recipe anyone can make. We served the chicken with Mexican rice for a delightful and easy meal.

Provided by Kathy Basik

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

6 chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless
MEXICAN CITRUS MARINADE
1/4 c orange juice
1/4 c lime juice
1/4 c olive or vegetable oil
2 Tbsp cilantro, fresh-chopped
2 Tbsp onion, chopped
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp red pepper sauce

Steps:

1. Prepare marinade in a resealable plastic bag.
2. Tenderize chicken with kitchen mallet and place in marinade bag.
3. Seal bag and refrigerate, turning chicken occasionally, at least 30 minutes to 3 hrs.
4. Then throw them on the grill. They will only take 15 to 20 minutes to cook. Ole'!

GRILLED MEXICAN CITRUS CHICKEN

Grilled Mexican Citrus Chicken image

A zesty citrus marinade keeps the chicken moist and tender while grilling.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 4h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup lime juice
1/2 cup olive or vegetable oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped onion
4 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce
2 cut-up whole chickens (3 to 3 1/2 lb each)

Steps:

In large shallow glass dish or 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix all ingredients except chicken. Add chicken; turn to coat with marinade. Cover dish or seal bag and refrigerate, turning chicken occasionally, at least 3 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
Heat gas or charcoal grill. Remove chicken from marinade; reserve marinade. Place chicken, skin sides up, on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium heat 15 to 20 minutes.
Turn chicken. Cover grill; cook 20 to 40 minutes longer, turning and brushing 2 to 3 times with marinade, until juice of chicken is clear when thickest piece is cut to bone (170°F for breasts; 180°F for thighs and legs). Discard any remaining marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 420 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

GRILLED MEXICAN CHICKEN WITH CITRUS YOGURT SAUCE

GRILLED MEXICAN CHICKEN WITH CITRUS YOGURT SAUCE image

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 medium whole chicken breasts, halved
1 fryer (3 1/2 lb), cut into pieces
Marinade --
2 c plain lowfat yogurt
2 medium shallots, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 c fresh orange juice
2 T lime juice
2 T finely chopped cilantro
1/2 t ground cumin
1/4 t white pepper
1/2 t salt