Best 9 Grilled Chicken With Citrus Salsa Recipes

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Grilled chicken with citrus salsa is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for summer cookouts or weeknight meals. With its tender, juicy texture and zesty, tangy flavors, this dish is sure to delight everyone at the table. The salsa is made with a variety of fresh citrus fruits, such as oranges, lemons, and limes, and is complemented by a blend of herbs and spices. When paired with the grilled chicken, the salsa creates a vibrant and delicious combination that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN WITH CITRUS SALSA



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Topped with tart citrus and sweet honey salsa, this tender grilled chicken is an attractive entree. The mouthwatering recipe comes from Molly Slosson of Westport, Washington.-Molly Slosson, Westport, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup pink grapefruit sections
2/3 cup orange sections
1/2 medium lemon, peeled and cut into sections
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
3/4 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash onion powder
Dash garlic powder
Dash dried oregano
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)

Steps:

  • For salsa, in a small bowl, combine the grapefruit, orange and lemon. Combine the cilantro, lime juice, honey, lime zest and cayenne; stir into fruit mixture. Cover and refrigerate until serving., In a small bowl, combine the cumin, chili powder, salt, onion powder, garlic powder and oregano; sprinkle over chicken., Coat grill rack with cooking spray before starting the grill. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 359mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CITRUS SALSA



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This grilled chicken with citrus salsa makes the perfect warm-weather dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
2 jalapeno peppers, 1 thinly sliced, 1 diced
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat
Coarse salt, to taste
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
2 dashes tequila (optional)
1 navel orange, peeled, sectioned and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 small pink grapefruit, peeled, sectioned and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
4 scallions, thinly sliced
10 yellow and/or red cherry tomatoes, seeded and diced
Grated zest of 1/2 orange and 1/2 lime
1/4 cup chopped fresh, cilantro
4 tomatillos, diced (optional)
4 handfuls of mesclun or other mixed greens

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine 1/4 cup of each of the lime juice, olive oil, and jalapeno slices. Rub chicken with salt and pepper, add to marinade. Add a dash of tequila. Marinate for at least half an hour.
  • In a medium bowl, combine citrus fruit, scallions, tomatoes, remaining lime juice and olive oil, zests, salt and pepper, diced jalapeno, cilantro, tomatillos, and remaining tequila. Set aside.
  • Remove chicken from marinade. Cook on a hot grill for about 5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Remove from grill and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Divide greens among four plates. Slice chicken and arrange on top of greens. Spoon salsa over each salsa and serve immediately.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH SASSY CITRUS SALSA



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Grilled chicken breasts are served with a refreshing salsa of red pepper, onion, honey mustard, lime juice and cilantro for an easy entrée.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 3h20m

Yield Makes 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cans (11 oz. each) mandarin oranges, drained, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped red pepper
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup GREY POUPON Savory Honey Mustard
1 Tbsp. lime juice
1 Tbsp. chopped cilantro
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1-1/2 lb.)

Steps:

  • Mix orange segments, pepper, onion, mustard, lime juice and cilantro; cover. Refrigerate several hours for flavors to blend.
  • Grill or broil chicken 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Serve with prepared salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 70 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 25 g

SMOKY ROASTED CHICKEN AND CITRUS SALSA



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 whole (3-1/2-pound) free-range chicken
1/2 cup smoked olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 -1/2 pounds baby creamer potatoes in assorted colors
2 limes
1 navel orange
1 grapefruit
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
6 breakfast radishes
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
Flowering cilantro buds
Fleur de sel

Steps:

  • Roast the chicken. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Using a sharp knife or kitchen shears, cut along both sides of the backbone and discard it. Flatten the chicken and cut it in half through the breast so you have two halves-each with a leg and breast. Rub all over with some of the smoked olive oil, ensuring it gets in all the crevices. Season all over with salt and pepper.
  • Set the chicken in a large roasting pan over two burners and heat over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add the chicken halves skin-side down and sear for 4 to 5 minutes. Turn the chicken over, add the potatoes to the pan, and drizzle with more smoked olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 45 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the joint between the thigh and drumstick reads 160 degrees to 165 degrees F. The potatoes should be golden on the outside and tender in the middle. Remove from the oven and allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes.
  • Make the citrus salsa. Use a sharp knife to cut away the rind and pith from each of the citrus fruits. Holding the fruit over a bowl, carefully cut between the membranes to free the segments. Let the juices and segments fall into the bowl. Add about cup extra-virgin olive oil to the bowl and season with salt and pepper. Cut the radishes into very fine matchsticks on a mandoline or with a sharp knife. Fold them into the citrus salsa, and add the chives.
  • Serve the roasted chicken with the potatoes and citrus salsa, and garnish with flowering cilantro. Season with fleur de sel.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CITRUS SALSA



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I cannot express enough how delicious citrus is in a salad. Perfect for warm weather. You will need the zest of 1/2 an orange and 1/2 a lime. It's easier to zest before peeling and sectioning.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, divided
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
2 jalapeno peppers, 1 thinly sliced, 1 diced (keep separate)
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat
coarse salt, to taste
fresh ground pepper, to taste
2 dashes tequila (optional)
1 navel orange, peeled, sectioned and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 small pink grapefruit, peeled, sectioned and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
4 green onions, thinly sliced
10 yellow cherry tomatoes or 10 cherry tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/2 orange zest, grated
1/2 lime zest, grated
1/4 cup chopped chopped fresh cilantro
4 tomatillos, diced (optional)
4 handfuls mixed greens, baby greens or 4 mesclun

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine 1/4 cup of each of the lime juice, olive oil, and jalapeno slices. Add a dash of tequila and chicken breasts. Marinate for at least half an hour.
  • In a medium bowl, combine orange and grapefruit sections, green onions, tomatoes, remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice and 1 tablespoon olive oil, orange and lime zests, salt and pepper, diced jalapeno, cilantro, tomatillos, and remaining tequila. Set aside.
  • Remove chicken from marinade. Season with salt and pepper. Cook on a hot grill for about 5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Remove from grill and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Divide greens among four plates. Slice chicken and arrange on top of greens. Spoon salsa over each salsa and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.1, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 150.7, Carbohydrate 15.1, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 8.1, Protein 26.7

GRILLED MEDITERRANEAN-INSPIRED CITRUS CHICKEN THIGHS



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Citrus/herb flavored chicken thighs. Serve with couscous or orzo and freshly steamed vegetables. I like to serve this with the Orzo with Parmesan and Basil recipe on this site by DODIEPAJER.

Provided by westcoastcook

Categories     Chicken Thighs

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup olive oil
2 medium lemons, juiced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
¼ teaspoon ground thyme
freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Steps:

  • Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, and pepper together in a bowl and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken thighs, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove chicken thighs from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
  • Cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 4 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.3 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 69.8 mg, Fat 35.3 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 68.8 mg

GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH MANDARIN ORANGE SALSA



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Chicken with a pepped up citrus salsa. Easy and quick to prepare as well as low fat and delicious! Recipe courtesy of Pillsbury.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 (8 ounce) can crushed unsweetened pineapple in juice, drained
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon seeded and chopped jalapeno pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Heat gas grill.
  • In medium bowl, combine all salsa ingredients and mix well.
  • Brush oil over both sides of chicken.
  • Mix together salt, pepper and cayenne and sprinkle over chicken.
  • Place chicken on grill and cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until chicken is done, turning once.
  • Place on plates and serve salsa over chicken.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH SALSA



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I know summer has arrived when I make this grilled chicken dish with all its fresh ingredients. The colorful salsa is bursting with zesty flavor. -Julie Simpson, North Aurora, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings (3 cups salsa).

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
TOMATO-PINEAPPLE SALSA:
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 cup cubed fresh pineapple
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup lime juice
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first eight ingredients; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 4 hours. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine salsa ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving. , Drain and discard marinade. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED CHICKEN CITRUS SALAD



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This is a wonderful refreshing summer recipe. Very good! A must try.

Provided by WAILAKIJACKIE

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 2h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup orange juice
¼ cup lime juice
2 shallots, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon white sugar
4 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
8 cups torn romaine lettuce
2 oranges - peeled, segmented, and chopped
2 stalks celery, sliced
4 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together orange juice, lime juice, shallots, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and sugar. Pour 1/2 of this mixture into a large, resealable plastic bag, and add the chicken breasts. Seal, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Refrigerate the remaining dressing.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. In a large salad bowl, toss romaine lettuce with oranges, celery, and green onions. Set aside.
  • Lightly oil grate, and place chicken on grill. Discard the marinade from the chicken. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes each side, or until juices run clear when pierced with a fork. Remove chicken from grill, and slice into thin strips.
  • Toss salad with reserved dressing, and top with sliced chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.6 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 65.9 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 112.6 mg, Sugar 14.6 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe citrus fruits for the salsa. Grapefruit, oranges, limes, and lemons all work well.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can cook the chicken in a grill pan over medium heat.
  • Be careful not to overcook the chicken, or it will become dry. Cook the chicken breasts to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • If you want a spicier salsa, add a minced jalapeño pepper to the mix.
  • Serve the grilled chicken with the citrus salsa, grilled vegetables, and rice or potatoes.

Conclusion:

This grilled chicken with citrus salsa is a healthy and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer cookout or a weeknight meal. The chicken is juicy and tender, and the salsa is bright and refreshing. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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