Description
Grilled Pollo Loco with Tangy Citrus Marinade is a flavorful and juicy chicken dish marinated in a zesty citrus blend. Perfect for grilling, this dish brings a burst of freshness to your meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and honey.
- Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from marinade and discard excess marinade.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight.
- Adjust grilling time based on thickness of chicken breasts.
- Serve with rice or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Latin
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, citrus marinade, pollo loco, healthy dinner