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prep time
15 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
Grill
yield
4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 pounds chicken, broiler-fryer, cut up
- MEXICAN CITRUS MARINADE:
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil or vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons chopped onion
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce
How To Make mexican citrus chicken
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Step 1Prepare Mexican Citrus Marinade in shallow glass or plastic resealable plastic bag. Add chicken; turn to coat with marinade. Cover dish or seal bag and refrigerate, turning chicken occasionally at least 3 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
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Step 2Heat coals or gas grill. Remove chicken from marinade; reserve marinade. Cover and grill chicken, skin sides up, 4 to 5 inches from medium heat 15 to 20 minutes; turn. Cover and grill 20 to 40 minutes longer, turning and brushing 2 or 3 times with marinade, until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickness pieces are cut. Discard any remaining marinade.
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Step 3Mexican Citrus Marinade: Mix all ingredients.
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Step 4VARIATION: Six boneless, skinless chicken breast halves can be used instead of the cut-up broiler-fryer chicken. Marinate at least 30 minutes but no longer than 3 hours, and grill 15 to 20 minutes.
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