Citrus-Kissed Jerk Grilled Chicken
Grilled Citrus Jerk Chicken combines the warm spice of jerk seasoning with bright lemon, lime, and orange juices, creating boldly seasoned chicken with a fresh citrus lift. Butterflied chicken breasts are marinated with the citrus mixture and grapeseed oil before grilling, making this a flavorful choice for a summer cookout or an easy weeknight dinner.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Citrus-Kissed Jerk Grilled Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 41
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine jerk seasoning, oil, lemon juice, lime juice, and orange juice in a resealable plastic bag.
- 2
Place chicken on a flat work surface. Slice horizontally through the middle, being careful not to cut all the way through to the other side. Open the two sides and spread them out like an open book.
- 3
Sprinkle butterflied chicken breasts with jerk seasoning and add chicken to the marinade. Seal and refrigerate for about 1 hour. Remove from the refrigerator about 10 minutes before grilling.
- 4
Heat a gas grill to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C) and lightly oil the grate. Add chicken and grill until it is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Serve hot.
- Calories 204.77 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 26.61 g Good Source 53%
- Carbohydrate 12.25 g 4%
- Total Fat 5.81 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 0.47 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 70.3 mg High 23%
- Sodium 418.6 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 1.49 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 4.09 g --
- Added Sugars 1.13 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 19.05 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.54 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 76.36 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 2.74 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 25.11 mg Good Source 28%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
About This Recipe
Citrus Kissed Jerk Grilled Chicken is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Grapeseed Oil, Jerk Seasoning, and Lemon. Each serving provides about 204.77 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Citrus-Kissed Jerk Grilled Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Grapeseed Oil, Jerk Seasoning, Lemon, Lemon Juice. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Citrus-Kissed Jerk Grilled Chicken?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 204.77 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Citrus-Kissed Jerk Grilled Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Citrus-Kissed Jerk Grilled Chicken healthy?
- Citrus-Kissed Jerk Grilled Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 204.77 calories and 26.61 g of protein, or 53% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 418.6 mg (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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