Description
A flavorful Cuban Grilled Chicken recipe marinated in citrus and garlic, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken breasts in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a griddle or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from marinade, shaking off excess, and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- In the same skillet, add sliced onions and sauté until softened.
- Serve the chicken topped with the sautéed onions.
Notes
For more flavor, marinate for 2-4 hours. Pat the chicken dry before cooking to achieve better browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 120mg