CUBAN CITRUS CHICKEN

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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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