Best 6 Spicy Citrus Chicken Recipes

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Are you looking for a dish that packs a punch of flavor? Look no further than spicy citrus chicken! This tantalizing dish combines the zesty tang of citrus fruits with the fiery heat of chili peppers to create a culinary experience that will leave your taste buds tingling. Whether you prefer a mild kick or an inferno in your mouth, there's a spicy citrus chicken recipe out there to suit your palate. From simple stovetop preparations to elaborate oven-baked creations, this article will guide you through the vibrant world of spicy citrus chicken, offering a selection of recipes that will satisfy your craving for something bold and unforgettable.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRILLED SPICY-CITRUS CHICKEN THIGHS WITH CORN AND GREEN ONIONS



Grilled Spicy-Citrus Chicken Thighs with Corn and Green Onions image

Categories     Chicken     Citrus     Fruit     Garlic     Herb     Onion     Vegetable     Backyard BBQ     Corn     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup fresh lime juice
2/3 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
2 teaspoons dried crushed red pepper
16 large chicken thighs with skin and bones (about 6 pounds)
16 green onions
8 ears of corn, husked

Steps:

  • Whisk first 7 ingredients in medium bowl. Season marinade with salt and pepper. Place chicken thighs in large resealable plastic bag. Place green onions and corn in extra-large resealable plastic bag. Divide marinade equally between bags; seal bags, turning to coat. Chill chicken, corn, and green onions 4 hours, turning bags occasionally.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Remove chicken and vegetables from marinade; discard marinade. Grill chicken until charred and juices run clear when pierced with knife, turning occasionally and rearranging on grill for even cooking, about 25 minutes. Grill green onions and corn until charred on all sides, about 6 minutes for green onions and 13 minutes for corn. Transfer chicken, green onions, and corn to platter and serve.

CHUNKY CHICKEN AND CORN CHILI WITH SPICY CITRUS SALSA OVER RICE RECIPE - (4/5)



Chunky Chicken and Corn Chili with Spicy Citrus Salsa over Rice Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by jbrockel

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for drizzling
1 1/2 cup white rice
Salt and black pepper
5 1/2 cup chicken stock
2 pound chicken tenders, cut into bite-size pieces
1 large onion, chopped
4 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
10 ounce box frozen corn kernels
2 oranges
Zest and juice of 1 lime
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • - To make the rice, heat a medium pot with a tight-fitting lid over medium-high heat. - Add 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil, once around the pan, then add the rice; stir to coat the rice in the oil and toast lightly, for about 1 minute. - Season with salt and pepper, than add 2 1/2 cups of the chicken stock and bring to a bubble. - Cover the pot, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook for 15 to 18 minutes, until the rice is tender. - To make the chili, preheat a medium soup pot over medium-high heat with the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. - Add the chunked up chicken pieces and season with the salt and pepper. - Brown the chikcen on all sides for about 3 to 4 minutes. - Remove the chicken from the pot to a plate and reserve. - Add a little drizzle of oil to the pot and add the onions, garlic, three fourths of the chopped jalapeno, and the bell peppers. - Season with the chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently. - Dust the vegetables liberally with the flour and continue to cook for 1 minute. - Stir in the remaining 3 cups of the chicken stock to the vegetables, bring up to a bubble, and then stir in the corn and add the chicken back to the pot. - Turn the heat down to medium low and summer gently for 10 minutes. - While the chili is simmering, make the spicy citrus salsa. - With a paring knife, cut the peel and pith from the oranges. - Cut the peeled oranges into disks and then cut the disks into quarters. - Toss the oranges in a small mixing bowl with the remaining jalapeno, the lime zest, a little salt and pepper and about 1 tablespoon of the chopped cilantro. - Stir to combine. - Once the chili has simmered for 10 minutes, turn off the heat and add the lime juice, the remaining cilantro, and the chopped parsley. - Taste and check for seasoning and add more salt and pepper if needed. - If you want a little more heat, add a couple of dashes of hot sauce. - Fluff the tender rice with a fork and then divide it among 4 serving bowls. - Top each portion of rice with some of the chili and garnish with a heaping spoonful of the spicy citrus salsa.

SPICY CITRUS GRILLED CHICKEN



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Make and share this Spicy Citrus Grilled Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h55m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2-2 lbs bone-in chicken pieces (your favorite, cut breasts in half crosswise)
1 lime, juice and zest of, large
1 orange, juice and zest of, large
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded, minced (for spicier chicken, leave seeds and ribs)
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a large zip-top plastic bag.
  • In a bowl, whisk together lime juice and zest, orange juice and zest, oil, oregano, garlic, jalapeno.
  • Pour marinade into plastic bag over chicken and lay flat in a shallow dish. Refrigerate for at least 90 minutes or up to 4 hours, turning occasionally.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and season with salt and pepper.
  • Grill chicken until browned and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.

SPICY CITRUS CARAMEL CHICKEN WINGS



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This recipe for spicy citrus caramel chicken wings is courtesy of Martha's personal chef, Pierre Schaedelin.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 pounds chicken wings, wing tips removed and cut at the joint, if necessary
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons coarse salt
Zest of 1 lime
Zest of 1 lemon
3 blood oranges
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup freshly squeezed blood orange juice
3 tablespoons corn syrup
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger
1 to 2 teaspoons Sriracha
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, toss chicken together with olive oil, salt, and half of the lime and lemon zests. Spread in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Transfer to oven and roast until golden brown, draining fat and shaking pan occasionally, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, slice the top and bottom of oranges with a paring knife. Set one of the flat sides on your work surface. From top to bottom, following the curve of the fruit, cut away peel and white pith. Trim off any remaining pith. Holding the oranges over a bowl, cut along both sides of each segment, staying close to the membrane, to release. Chop oranges and place in a fine mesh sieve in a bowl, to drain, pressing down on oranges to release juice as necessary; set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan heat sugar and 1 teaspoon water over medium-high heat and cook, stirring occasionally and brushing down the sides of the saucepan with a damp pastry brush, until the sugar dissolves and comes to a boil. Cook until mixture becomes golden amber in color; remove from heat and add orange juice. Return mixture to heat and cook until reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Stir in corn syrup and continue cooking until thickened, about 1 minute more. Add orange pieces and cook until liquid is reduced and mixture is thick, about 3 minutes; remove from heat.
  • Remove chicken from oven and transfer to a large bowl. Pour over citrus glaze and toss to coat. Stir in remaining lime and lemon zest, ginger, Sriracha, and cayenne pepper; serve immediately.

SPICY CITRUS CHICKEN



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For me, chicken is something that I always have on hand. Recipes for different ways to cook it, however, are not. I thought this sounded interesting and turned out delicious!

Provided by Redneck Epicurean

Categories     Chicken

Time 6h20m

Yield 3 lbs. meat

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup water
1 medium onion, chopped
6 ounces frozen orange juice, thawed
1/4 cup ketchup
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/2-3 lbs chicken

Steps:

  • Place ingredients in a zip top bag and refrigerate for 4-6 hours.
  • Heat grill and cook meat; brush with marinate while cooking.
  • Bring marinade to a boil. Thicken slightly and serve with the meat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 631.9, Fat 34.9, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 172.5, Sodium 624.2, Carbohydrate 33.4, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 28.7, Protein 45.1

SPICY CITRUS CHICKEN



Spicy Citrus Chicken image

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts halves (about 1 3/4 pounds)
1/2 cup unsweetened grape juice or red wine
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 , medium green onions, , chopped (2 tablespoons)
orange slices, if desired

Steps:

  • 1. Place chicken in shallow glass or plastic dish. Mix remaining ingredients except orange slices pour over chicken. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours but no longer than 24 hours.2. Heat oven to 375°. Spray rack in shallow roasting pan with cooking spray. Remove chicken from marinade place on rack. Reserve marinade. Bake uncovered 35 to 45 minutes, brushing with marinade every 15 minutes, until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. Discard any remaining marinade. Serve with orange slices."The citrus flavors along with herbs and spices in this recipe may help you to disguise a metallic taste in your mouth." ---Dr. GhoshNUTRITION FACTS: Low fiber1 Serving: Calories 165 (Calories from Fat 35) Fat 4g (Saturate 1g) Cholesterol 75mg Sodium 560mg Potassium 280mg Carbohydrate 5g (Dietary Fiber 0g) Protein 27g %DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 8% Calcium 2% Iron 6% Folic Acid 2% Magnesium 6% DIET EXCHANGES: 4 Very-Lean Meat, 1 VegetableFrom "Betty Crocker's Living with Cancer Cookbook." Text Copyright 2005 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken breasts. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are the best option for this recipe. Make sure they are about the same size so that they cook evenly.
  • Use a sharp knife to score the chicken breasts. This will help the marinade penetrate the chicken and flavor it more deeply.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the chicken over medium heat. This will help to prevent the chicken from drying out.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked through. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the chicken, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.

Conclusion:

This Spicy Citrus Chicken recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful citrus and herb marinade, then grilled or pan-fried until cooked through. The result is a juicy and flavorful chicken dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. Serve with your favorite sides, such as rice, vegetables, or salad.

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