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Citrus Chicken
 
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Prep Time: 240 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Ready In: 285 Minutes
Servings: 4
Interesting dish- can be used for a romantic dinner.
Ingredients:
1 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 dried chipotle pepper, stemmed and seeded
1 cup salsa
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
4 boneless chicken breast halves
fresh orange slice (optional)
fresh fresh cilantro stem (optional)
Directions:
1. in a small sauce pan combine juices and chili pepper, bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, until the chili is plump, about 5 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and let cool.
4. Transfer the cooled juice mixture to a blender add salsa, olive oil and salt.
5. Puree until smooth,
6. rinse the chicken breast and pat dry.
7. Place the chicken breast in a shallow non aluminum dish.
8. Pour the puree evenly over the top. cover and marinate in refridgerator 2-4 hours.
9. Prepare grill.
10. When ready place chicken skin side down.
11. Grill 2-3 minutes turn and cook 2-3 minutes. continue turning every 2-3 minutes until done.
12. Arrange on platter with garnish.
By RecipeOfHealth.com