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two perfectly cooked chicken breasts, marinated in citrus marinade. Plated and surrounded by slices of orange, lemon and lime.
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Citrus Marinade for Chicken

Simple ingredients combine to make the best citrus marinade for chicken, plus a secret ingredient for extra juicy boneless chicken breasts.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword best chicken marinade recipe, citrus chicken breast marinade, citrus marinade, citrus marinade for chicken, lemon chicken marinade recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Marinate 2 hours
Servings 6
Calories 382kcal
Author Jill McOwen

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup orange juice three oranges
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice two lemons
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup lime juice two limes
  • 1 tbsp lime zest
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh Italian herbs chopped
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 6 chicken breasts boneless and skinless

Instructions

  • In a large bowl or glass measuring cup, whisk all of the ingredients together until well combined.
  • Pour over the chicken breasts. Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or up to (and no longer than) four hours.
  • Cook chicken as desired. Bake in the oven, cook in a non-stick pan or grill.

Nutrition

Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 703mg | Potassium: 998mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1009IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg