Chipotle-Citrus Marinated Chicken

This is my adaptation of a Cuban-style marinade recipe for pork - I use it for chicken and think you'll agree that the results are moist, tender, and delicious.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 16 mins
• Total Time: 26 mins
• Calories: 275 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup orange juice
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• ¼ cup lime juice
• salt and freshly ground pepper
• ¼ teaspoon ground chipotle powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.

Step 2

Whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic powder, chipotle powder, and salt and pepper in a bowl. Pour marinade into a resealable plastic bag; add the chicken, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.

Step 3

Lightly oil the grill grate, and then arrange chicken on grill. Cook the chicken breasts until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 8 minutes per side.