READY IN 4+ hrs

Chipotle-Citrus Marinated Chicken

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"This is my adaptation of a Cuban-style marinade recipe for pork - I use it for chicken and think you'll agree that the results are moist, tender, and delicious." — gapch1026

Directions

Whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic powder, chipotle powder, and salt and pepper in a bowl. Pour marinade into a resealable plastic bag; add the chicken, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
Lightly oil the grill grate, and then arrange chicken on grill. Cook the chicken breasts until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 8 minutes per side.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 16 mins
READY IN 4 hrs 26 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Aug 24, 2009

The marinade is excellent. It thoroughly flavored the chicken, and is wonderful if you like chipotle. Though it's not for the faint of heart; 1 tsp of chipotle powder made this a bit too spicy for my girlfriend. This recipe could be improved by some form of complimentary sauce. We attempted making a reduction of the marinade but it was, again, a bit too spicy for some. I personally loved the flavor and found the spiciness acceptable.

—ThomasG

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Sep 11, 2009

I followed the instructions to the letter--no substitutions--and let the chicken marinate for a full 9 hrs. I expected a more robust flavor due to the cilantro and chipotle but was sadly disappointed. It's a pretty mild flavored chicken breast that needs a whole lot of something to bring it to life.

—GODIVA359

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Aug 28, 2009

The recipe only calls for 1/4 teaspoon of chipotle powder NOT 1 teaspoon--that may be the reason why ThomasG's girlfriend found it too spicy.

—Marijke M

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Sep 03, 2009

My family and I realy enjoyed this recipe! I could not find chipotle powder so I used chipotle sauce. I would make this a regular in my kitchen.

—Sandra

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Sep 11, 2009

We didn't like it. We didn't taste any of the chipotle either. Might want to up that a bit.

—Jess

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Sep 08, 2009

This was really good, marinated over night. The chipotle issue must be a taste preference, my whole family couldn't even detect any spice at all.

—ALTIEAR

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Sep 02, 2009

This was really good. I made it exactly as written. I will definitely make this again.

—TYLOR9

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Oct 12, 2010

I really think the spices in this recipe compliment the orange and lime juice! I did add a few things to my desired liking. I added freshly minced garlic, and a little bit of sugar to desired taste. The sugar really made everything else pop! I would recommend trying it this way if you like a sweet citrusy taste to your chicken!

—msmith71280

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Nutrition

Calories
275 kcal
14%

Carbohydrates
6.6 g
2%

Cholesterol
67 mg
22%

Fat
16.4 g
25%

Fiber
0.4 g
2%

Protein
25.1 g
50%

Sodium
256 mg
10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Chipotle-Citrus Marinated Chicken

Serving Size: 1/2 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 275
Calories from Fat: 148

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.4g 25 %
Saturated Fat 2.7g 13 %
Cholesterol 67mg 22 %
Sodium 256mg 10 %
Potassium 340mg 10 %
Total Carbohydrates 6.6g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 2 %
Protein 25.1g 50 %
** Sugars 3.3g
Vitamin A 10 %
Vitamin C 44 %
Calcium 3 %
Iron 11 %
Thiamin 10 %
Niacin 122 %
Vitamin B6 33 %
Magnesium 11 %
Folate 11 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.