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Citrus Marinated Chicken Recipe
Citrus Marinated Chicken Recipe is made with minced garlic, onion, and dried oregano.
- Prep
- 35 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total
- 65 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 12 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Chicken
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: over 30 minutes · Total: over 60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Remember the turn or stir
Turn or stir the food at the point specified in the method.
2. Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
Get to know the ingredients
minced garlic
In the method: In a large ziploc bag, shake to combine garlic, onion, oregano, cumin, chili, salt, pepper, olive oil, orange juice, and lime juice.
onion (finely diced)
In the method: In a large ziploc bag, shake to combine garlic, onion, oregano, cumin, chili, salt, pepper, olive oil, orange juice, and lime juice.
dried oregano
In the method: In a large ziploc bag, shake to combine garlic, onion, oregano, cumin, chili, salt, pepper, olive oil, orange juice, and lime juice.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 2 teaspoon minced garlicIngredient note
Source: ½ onion (finely diced)Ingredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon dried oreganoIngredient note
Source: 2 teaspoon ground cuminIngredient note
Source: ¼ teaspoon chili powderIngredient note
Source seasoning: salt and pepper (to taste)Ingredient note
Source seasoning: salt and pepper (to taste)Ingredient note
Source: 1 Tablespoon olive oilIngredient note
Source: 2 Tablespoons orange juiceIngredient note
Source: 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juiceIngredient note
Source: 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighsIngredient note
Source: 1 Tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)
How to make it
0 of 4 steps completeMake room for Citrus Marinated Chicken Recipe
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Top with cilantro and serve.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the skillet. Start with this step: In a large ziploc bag, shake to combine garlic, onion, oregano, cumin, chili, salt, pepper, olive oil, orange juice, and lime juice.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Turn or stir the food at the point specified in the method.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Flip them over and continue to cook for an additional 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked all the way through.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Additional recipe notes
For juicy chicken breasts keep your temperature low, on the grill, and cook it longer, for the best results.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: sixsistersstuff.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
