Mojito Grilled Chicken

Submitted by *Parsley*

"A refreshing marinade makes this yummy. Prep time does not include marinating time."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken pieces (thighs and breasts)

• MARINADE

• 1⁄3 cup frozen concentrated orange juice, thawed
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 teaspoons grated lime zest
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic

directions

1. Place all the marinade ingredients into a blender or food processor and blend to liquify.
2. Pour marinade into a plastic Ziplock baggie.
3. Place the chicken in the baggie with the marinade; squish around to coat the pieces.
4. Refrigerate chicken in the marinade for AT LEAST 8 hours, but no more than 24 hours. Turn the baggie every few hours.
5. When ready to grill: preheat grill to medium heat.
6. Place chicken on grill (discard the marinade) and grill over direct heat for about 8-9 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.

Reviews

[MeliBug]

I just made this for lunch and it was SO good!!! i definately recommed this recipe! its perfect for grilling! only suggestion i have is to season the chicken with pepper cause i thought it helped the flavor out! very tasty! must try when having a grill day! :D

 

[lucid501]

Yum yum yum! I made this OAMC and froze the chicken in the marinade, so it would marinate as it thawed. No grill, so we cooked on a grill pan on the stovetop. Made for 1-2-3 tag game. Thanks for posting!

 

[Acerast]

This was very good. I marinated the chicken over night before grilling. It was surprisingly mild in flavor so even my pickiest child enjoyed it. Thanks for a family pleaser :)

 

[Pixies Kitchen]

I have made this twice now and both times it was a huge hit and everyone loved it! The taste is just spicy enough bit the orange juice brings out a little sweet too. The longer you let it marinate the better. Thanks for sharing.