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Grilled Mexican Citrus Chicken

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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Nov 18, 2022
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Looking for Mexican grilled chicken recipes? This one's a winner. A zesty citrus marinade keeps the chicken moist and tender while grilling. The final results are almost too good to describe. We think this Mexican marinated chicken is absolutely perfect for a backyard grill-out with family and friends. Happy grilling!

Grilled Mexican Citrus Chicken

  • Prep Time 1 hr 15 min
  • Total 4 hr 15 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 10
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 1/2 cup olive or vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 4 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce
  • 2 cut-up whole chickens (3 to 3 1/2 lb each)

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In large shallow glass dish or 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix all ingredients except chicken. 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.
  • Step 
    2
    Heat gas or charcoal grill. Remove chicken from marinade; reserve marinade. Place chicken, skin sides up, on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium heat 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Step 
    3
    Turn chicken. Cover grill; cook 20 to 40 minutes longer, turning and brushing 2 to 3 times with marinade, until juice of chicken is clear when thickest piece is cut to bone (170°F for breasts; 180°F for thighs and legs). Discard any remaining marinade.

Nutrition

380 Calories
23g Total Fat
37g Protein
4g Total Carbohydrate
2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
380
Calories from Fat
210
Total Fat
23g
36%
Saturated Fat
4 1/2g
22%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
115mg
38%
Sodium
420mg
18%
Potassium
400mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate
4g
1%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
2g
Protein
37g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
10%
10%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 5 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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