Citrus-Marinated Chicken

Name: Citrus-Marinated Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Dinner Recipes, Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 1/2 cup lemon juice; 1/2 cup orange juice; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon dried tarragon; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)

This juicy, zesty chicken stars in many of my family’s summer meals. While there are a million ways to dress up poultry, you’ll find yourself turning to this recipe again and again. It’s that quick and easy! —Deborah Gretzinger, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup orange juice
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)

Directions

Combine the first eight ingredients in a large resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°.

Nutrition Facts

1 chicken breast half : 195 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 161mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat.

Originally published as Citrus Tarragon Chicken in Simple & Delicious April/May 2013

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dschultz01

Sep 8, 2013

Had a nice citrus taste. Easy to make and it came out pretty good.
kimbrianfox

Jul 8, 2013

It did keep the chicken moist but did not impart much flavor.