Best Key West Citrus Chicken W Veggies Recipes

FLORIDA KEYS-STYLE CITRUS CHICKEN

Florida Keys-Style Citrus Chicken image

My family loves citrus with chicken and this recipe not only uses the juice and zest of oranges, but lemons and limes as well. Chicken breast halves are browned in olive oil and butter, simmered in a citrus juice flavored with honey, fresh thyme, garlic, and ground ginger, and then topped with orange segments and chopped chives. The taste and aroma of this Florida Keys inspired citrus chicken dish will explode in mouth-watering delight. This flavorful citrus sauce works equally well with fish or pork.

Provided by Feast Your Eyes

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

4 chicken breast halves, boneless and skinless
1 tablespoon finely-grated orange peel
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon finely-grated lime peel
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon finely-grated lemon peel
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
red pepper flakes, to taste
1 orange
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 tablespoon butter
1 small red onion, diced
splash riesling wine
1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
lemon and lime wedge (Garnish)
hot cooked long-grain rice (optional)

Steps:

Thoroughly wash the chicken; pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
Whisk together the citrus juice (marinade) ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Pour a 1/4 cup of this mixture into a large resealable plastic bag, and reserve the remaining. Add the chicken to the bag, seal and refrigerate 4 to 24 hours. Turn occasionally.
Meanwhile, peel the orange; cut in half lengthwise then cut crosswise into slices. Set the segments aside.
To a hot heavy-bottom skillet, add the olive oil followed by the butter. (NOTE: The butter should foam, but not turn brown.) Add diced onions to the skillet to sweat. When softened, add the chicken. (NOTE: Discard the citrus juice in the resealable bag.) Cook over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is tender and no longer pink.
Deglaze the skillet with wine. Pour the reserved citrus juice mixture over the chicken, and top with the orange slices. Cover and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, or until heated through.
To serve, divide the chicken into 4 servings; spoon drippings from the skillet over the chicken and top with the chopped chives. If desired, served with cooked rice and garnish with lemon and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.4, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 50.2, Sodium 167.1, Carbohydrate 20.8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 15.6, Protein 16.2

KEY WEST CHICKEN

Key West Chicken image

This recipe from the Florida Keys has been given to almost everyone I know. It is the best marinade for chicken, and it only takes 30 minutes from prep till you can grill! It's a great blend of flavors with honey, soy sauce, and lime juice. If you have time, try marinating overnight for the fullest flavor.

Provided by TINA B

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

In a shallow container, blend soy sauce, honey, vegetable oil, lime juice, and garlic. Place chicken breast halves into the mixture, and turn to coat. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes.
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Discard marinade, and grill chicken 6 to 8 minutes on each side, until juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 735.3 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

KEY WEST GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CILANTRO-LIME CAULIFLOWER RICE RECIPE

Key West Grilled Chicken with Cilantro-Lime Cauliflower Rice Recipe image

Provided by tulawdog

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

For the Key West Grilled Chicken:
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
3 Tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
3 Tablespoons fresh lime juice (1-2 limes worth)
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 jalapeno, seeded
4 chicken breasts
For the Mango Salsa:
1 mango, chopped
1/2 jalapeno, seeded & minced
2 green onions, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
juice of 1 lime
salt & pepper, to taste
For the Cilantro-Lime Cauliflower Rice:
6 cups shredded cauliflower (about 1 head)
4 teaspoons vegetable or canola oil
salt
1-2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Steps:

. For the chicken: Whisk together soy sauce, honey, vegetable oil, lime juice, and garlic in a small bowl. Place chicken breasts in a ziplock bag and pour mixture on top. Add jalapeno, squish to coat chicken in marinade, then refrigerate for 1 hour, or up to 8 hours. Grill chicken over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes a side, basting with the leftover marinade a few times as it grills. 2. For the mango salsa: Combine all salsa ingredients in a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use. 3. For the cilantro-lime cauliflower rice: Shred cauliflower using the shredding blade on a food processor, or by hand with a flat or box grater. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower, season with salt, then saute until soft and just starting to turn golden brown, about 10 minutes. Turn off the heat, then add 1 Tablespoon lime juice and cilantro. Taste and add more lime juice if desired.