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Citrus Marinated Chicken Breasts

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Citrus-marinated chicken breasts are tender and juicy. Fresh juices from orange and lemons infuse a natural sweetness while thyme and garlic round it out beautifully.

Sliced Citrus Marinated Chicken Breasts on serving platter with root vegetables. Orange slicesThis recipe for Citrus-Marinated Chicken is super simple and you probably have most of the ingredients on hand. It requires a bit of pre-planning since everything should marinate for at least four hours, but every step is so simple and when all is said and done, ‘tender’ and ‘juicy’ are two words you’ll use to describe this dish. And ‘flavorful’ is another. The orange and lemon juices infuse a natural sweetness and the garlic and thyme round it out for a warm, rustic taste.

Citrus Marinated Chicken Breasts sliced with brussel sprouts, beets, potatoes.

Fire up the grill or bake it in the oven and then serve sliced with a squeeze of little clementine oranges or top with chives. Your favorite chicken dipping sauce is good with it but unnecessary especially when paired with chunky roasted root vegetables.

Citrus Marinated Chicken Breasts sliced on serving platter with brussel sprouts, potatoes, beets roasted.

This is a great meal that’s totally tasty, good for you and good for your waist, by the way. When served with the root vegetables, why not serve it family-style? Because food served for sharing leads to conversation and leisurely eating. Doesn’t get much better than that… and the cook can also relax because clean up is a breeze. You’re welcome.

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5 from 4 votes

Citrus Marinated Chicken Breasts

For best results, marinade the chicken breasts for at least four hours, overnight is even better!
Course Main Dish
Prep Time 4 hours
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 476
Author Good Dinner Mom

Ingredients 

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast, (about 1 ½ pounds)
  • 1 cup fresh orange juice
  • Juice from one medium lemon, about 3 Tablespoons
  • 3 Tablespoons olive or avocado oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 fresh orange, quartered, to squeeze over chicken at serving (clementines work great)

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine 1 cup orange juice, lemon juice, 3 Tablespoons oil, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, 3 sliced garlics and 4 sprigs thyme. Pour into large zip-log bag or a bowl.
  • Pierce chicken breasts with a fork and add to the marinade.
  • Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Remove chicken and pat dry.
  • Cook chicken using your own desired method:

If Grilling:

  • Heat grill to medium and cook until golden, 4 to 5 minutes per side.

If Cooking with Charcoal:

  • Place chicken over indirect heat. Check temperature of thickest part of chicken and remove from heat when temperature reaches 165F degrees.
  • Squeeze fresh orange quarters over sliced chicken just before serving.

Cook's note:

  • Citrus Marinated Chicken Breasts are great cooked in the oven or on the stove top as well.
Nutrition Facts
Citrus Marinated Chicken Breasts
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 476 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 0.03g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Cholesterol 145mg48%
Sodium 558mg24%
Potassium 1361mg39%
Carbohydrates 30g10%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 24g27%
Protein 50g100%
Vitamin A 460IU9%
Vitamin C 125mg152%
Calcium 61mg6%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Cook’s note: Chicken photographed for this piece was marinated for 4 hours.

Recipe adapted from Prevention Magazine.
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  1. lynn says

    June 29, 2022 at 6:08 AM

    5 stars
    Thanks for rescuing me from the “what am i going to do with the chicken in the fridge” dilemma. Got the recipe via email this morning and made it for dinner! Looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Sally Humeniuk says

      June 29, 2022 at 8:24 AM

      Haha, Lynn! I’ve been there 🙂 Glad you liked this one.

      Reply
  2. cmaile says

    June 29, 2022 at 6:06 AM

    5 stars
    So easy and delicious! I’ll have to try your roasted vegetables next.

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    • Sally Humeniuk says

      June 29, 2022 at 8:24 AM

      Thank you, the citrus chicken goes very well with the vegetables. Hope you like it!

      Reply
  3. amanda says

    March 1, 2022 at 6:23 AM

    5 stars
    I have used this marinade several times and the chicken always comes out tender and full of flavor! I usually add EXTRA fresh garlic. Cooked mine on an indoor grill pan. Delicious!

    Reply
  4. sabrina m says

    March 1, 2022 at 6:17 AM

    5 stars
    Very good! I used this on boneless, skinless chicken breasts. I marinated them about 4 hours, and then grilled them. It was very tasty & not overpowering. Great recipe!

    Reply
  5. Elsie. C Miller says

    May 16, 2020 at 4:16 PM

    Awesome

    Reply
  6. Dasha says

    November 21, 2015 at 8:58 PM

    Hi! The marinade looks excellent! What is your recomended time and temp for oven cooking? Thank you!

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    • Sally says

      November 21, 2015 at 10:05 PM

      Hi Dasha, Here’s what I like to do for guaranteed tender, flavorful chicken. I start on stove top and finish in the oven. Pre-heat oven to 350F degrees. While oven is heating, heat a medium non-stick or cast iron skillet (oven-safe) over medium-high heat on stove top and heat 2 tablespoons light olive oil or canola oil until shimmering. Add 1 tablespoon butter to the oil. Add chicken breasts (seasoned as desired) and heat about 4 minutes per side, letting the meat caramelize on the outside. Then place chicken breasts in their skillet in the oven. Bake approximately 10-15 minutes, or until the thickest part of the breast reaches 165F degrees internal temperature. Let chicken rest about 5 minutes. Then slice on diagonal and serve. 🙂 If this is too much trouble, just bake in a oven-proof dish at 350F for approximately 20-30 minutes, depending on number of breasts in pan. Always check internal temperature to insure doneness. Good luck and thanks for commenting!

      Reply
  7. Stephanie says

    November 7, 2015 at 8:22 PM

    Sally, these flavors are fresh and fabulous! I love to eat the chicken cold, on top of a green salad. Thanks for another great recipe!

    Reply
  8. Kevin | KevinIsCooking says

    September 7, 2015 at 10:16 AM

    Citrus with chicken is wonderful and thyme is my favorite herb, so I think this is one that has found its way onto my table quite often. People usually use lemon, but I’ve happy to read you used Clementines! I love to roast quartered oranges with my vegetables, too. Gives a lovely flavor and aroma! Hope you’re enjoying your holiday Sally.

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