Citrus-Lime Jalapeño Chicken
Citrus-Lime Jalapeño Chicken balances bright orange and lime with a gentle jalapeño kick, creating a juicy, tangy bite in every piece. The cumin and garlic add warmth and depth, making it special without being heavy. Serve for a weeknight dinner or casual cookout alongside yellow rice or a fresh salad.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Whisk the orange juice, lime juice, cumin, garlic, and jalapeno pepper in a bowl, then pour the mixture into a resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken breasts, turn to coat with the marinade, press out the excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours.
- 2
Preheat the oven broiler and position the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off the excess. Discard any remaining marinade. Arrange the chicken on a broiling pan.
- 3
Broil the chicken breasts until they are no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 265.74 kcal Moderate
- Protein 53.21 g Good Source
- Carbs 5.39 g Moderate
- Total Fat 3.29 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 140.75 mg High
- Sodium 111.59 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.37 g Low Source
- Sugar 3.32 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 10.06 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.88 mg Moderate
- Potassium 84.03 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 17.81 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 14.67 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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