MOJITO GRILLED CHICKEN

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Make and share this Mojito Grilled Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken pieces (thighs and breasts)
1/3 cup frozen concentrated orange juice, thawed
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons grated lime zest
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon minced garlic

Steps:

  • Place all the marinade ingredients into a blender or food processor and blend to liquify.
  • Pour marinade into a plastic Ziplock baggie.
  • Place the chicken in the baggie with the marinade; squish around to coat the pieces.
  • Refrigerate chicken in the marinade for AT LEAST 8 hours, but no more than 24 hours. Turn the baggie every few hours.
  • When ready to grill: preheat grill to medium heat.
  • Place chicken on grill (discard the marinade) and grill over direct heat for about 8-9 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.9, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 158.9, Sodium 176.8, Carbohydrate 10.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 9.1, Protein 49.3

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