Zesty Orange-Lime Chicken Delight with Tropical Salsa

Ingredients:

1 and 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts

 

3/4 cup + 1 tsp freshly squeezed orange juice, divided

 

1/2 cup + 1 tsp olive oil, divided

 

1/3 cup + 2 tsp freshly squeezed lime juice, divided

 

1 and 1/2 tsp lime zest, divided

 

1 tablespoon honey

 

1 teaspoon + 1/4 teaspoon cumin, divided

 

2 and 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce

 

2 teaspoons minced garlic

 

1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro, divided

 

1 ripe mango

 

1 ripe avocado

 

1/4 cup finely diced red onion

 

1/4 cup finely chopped red pepper

 

1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeno (optional)

 

Fine sea salt and freshly cracked pepper

 

Directions:

Marinade: In a medium bowl, combine 3/4 cup orange juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/3 cup lime juice, 1

teaspoon lime zest, honey, 1 teaspoon cumin, soy sauce, garlic, and 1/4 cup cilantro. Season with salt

and pepper. Reserve 1/2 cup of marinade and place the rest in a large resealable bag with the chicken.

Marinate for 2-8 hours.

 

Cook Chicken: Grill over medium heat for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway and basting with reserved

marinade, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.

 

Mango Salsa: Mix 1 tablespoon orange juice, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons lime juice, remaining

lime zest, and 1/4 cup cilantro. Add diced mango, avocado, red onion, red pepper, and jalapeno. Season

with salt, pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon cumin.

 

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 12 minutes | Total Time: 27 minutes + marinating time | Kcal: 310

kcal | Servings: 4

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