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Our Grilled Citrus Chicken with strawberry salsa is fresh and delicious and perfect for warm-weather months. We use a simple citrus chicken marinade for this recipe, which makes the  grilled marinated chicken so tender, juicy and flavorful.

Citrus Grilled Chicken on a plate.

What makes this citrus marinated grilled chicken special is the strawberry salsa that we serve it with. It’s a quick toss of fresh strawberries, basil and red onion. It is so good and it goes so well with this grilled chicken!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Simple to Make. This chicken is super easy to make and there is little clean up.
  • Great Flavor. These chicken thighs are so incredibly flavorful. And served with a fresh strawberry salsa makes this meal especially delicious! 
  • Budget Friendly. We use chicken thighs and just a handful of simple ingredients to make this recipe.

Grilled Citrus Chicken Ingredients

Chicken thighs on a plate nex to bowls of strawberries, onion, and basil.

  • Chickent Thighs. We use boneless skinless chicken thighs, but you can use boneless skinless chicken breasts if you prefer.
  • Citrus Marinade. We use a simple citrus marinade for this grilled chicken.
  • Strawberry Salsa. This grilled citrus chicken is served with our strawberry salsa, which is a simple toss of fresh strawberries, basil and onion. You can use fresh mint or cilantro instead of basil if you like.

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Citrus Marinated Grilled Chicken on a plate.

Citrus Marinade For Grilled Chicken

This citrus chicken marinade is so easy to pull together and it makes really flavorful chicken thighs!

  • Citrus. We use the juice and zest of fresh oranges and limes.
  • Honey. A little honey balances the citrus.
  • Olive Oil. This adds a little flavor, plus it helps to prevent the chicken from sticking to the grill.
  • Seasoning.  We only use a little salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Citrus Marinated Grilled Chicken on a plate.

How To Make Citrus Marinated Grilled Chicken 

  1. Prepare Citrus Marinade. In a large bowl, combine the orange and lime juice and zest, olive oil, honey, salt and pepper. 
  2. Prepare Strawberry Salsa. Whit the chicken marinates, prepare the strawberry salsa.
  3. Marinate Chicken. Add the chicken thighs and toss them to coat well. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator. Marinate for 1 hour.
  4. Grill Chicken. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Either use a outdoor grill or stovetop grill. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the chicken reaches an internal reading of 165°F on a digital meat thermometer. Transfer the chicken to a serving plate or platter.
  5. Serve. Serve the citrus marinated chicken with our strawberry salsa.

What To Serve With Citrus Marinated Chicken

Keep it simple and serve this grilled citrus marinated chicken with a salad, vegetables or potatoes.

Citrus Marinated Grilled Chicken on a plate with strawberry salsa.

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Yield: 6 Servings

Grilled Citrus Chicken

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Additional Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Our Grilled Citrus Chicken with strawberry salsa is fresh and delicious and perfect for warm-weather months. We use a simple citrus chicken marinade for this recipe, which makes the  grilled marinated chicken so tender, juicy and flavorful.

Ingredients

  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 large orange, juice and zest
  • 1 large lime, juice and zest
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons pure clover honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

For the Strawberry Salsa

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, stems removed and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, diced
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 6 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh jalapeno, finely minced (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Combine the citrus juice and zest, olive oil, honey salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the chicken thighs and toss to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium-high. Remove the chicken thighs from the marinade and grill for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reads 165°F on a meat thermometer.
  3. While the chicken is grilling, combine the ingredients for the strawberry salsa in a small bowl. Refrigerate until you're ready to serve.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 326Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 137mgSodium: 519mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 2gSugar: 20gProtein: 28g

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© Deborah Duncan
Cuisine: American / Category: Dinner