CITRUS CHILI CHICKEN

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After trying a delicious grilled corn recipe which featured fresh, high quality chili powder and limes, I was inspired to try making a marinade based on the same for chicken. It was refreshing and delicious - perfect for hot Florida summer nights. I served with Jasmine rice.

Provided by whitebreadtoast

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 chicken breasts
1 large orange
2 medium limes
2 garlic cloves, finely grated (to taste)
2 tablespoons chili powder, plus some reserved
1 dash paprika (to taste)
1 dash ground red pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • In a bowl (or any container you'd use to marinate) squeeze orange and limes.
  • Add garlic, chili powder, paprika and red pepper.
  • Slash chicken breasts to allow marinade to seep in .
  • Add chicken breasts and marinate in fridge for 3 hours or overnight.
  • Grill for 15 minutes or until juices run clear.
  • After removing from grill, sprinkle more chili powder on chicken, and squeeze lime juice over if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.6, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 169, Carbohydrate 23.1, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 10.3, Protein 32.7

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