Citrus Marinated Chicken And Orange Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Combine the first eight ingredients in a large resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours., Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°.

Steps:

• Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill on high.
• Zest 2 of the 3 oranges and put the orange zest in a large, shallow dish. Juice half an orange and add to the zest.
• To the zest and juice, add the garlic, 3 Tbs EVOO, 1/4 t. cayenne, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine.
• Add the chicken breasts, toss to coat thoroughly, and let marinate for 5 minutes.
• While the chicken is marinating, with a paring knife cut the skin and white pith from the 2 remaining whole oranges, being sure to remove it all. Slice the oranges into disks and place in a salad bowl.
• Cut the radicchio in quarters through the core, cut the core off from each quarter, and then thinly shred the radicchio and add to the oranges.
• Add the red onions and arugula.
• To make the dressing, juice the other half orange into a small bowl and add the pinch of cayenne, the oregano, honey, and mustard. In a slow, steady stream, whisk in the 4 remaining Tbs of EVOO.
• Transfer the marinated chicken to the grill and cook on each side for 5 to 6 minutes, or until cooked through.
• Remove from the grill and let rest for a few minutes. Lightly toast the bread.
• Thinly slice the grilled chicken on an angle, add to the salad, and then pour the dressing over. Toss to combine and serve with the toasted bread.

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.

Steps:

• Place the chicken in a nonmetallic dish.
• Mix the remaining ingredients together in a bowl and season to taste.
• Pour over the chicken and turn to coat well, then cover and let marinate at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
• If possible, let marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
• Preheat the broiler to medium.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels.
• Place the chicken on a broiler rack and cook under the hot broiler for 20-25 minutes, turning once, until the chicken is tender and the juices run clear when a skewer is inserted into the thickest part of the meat.
• Brush with the marinade occasionally, but not for the last few minutes of the cooking time.
• Garnish with cilantro springs.

Steps:

• Set aside 1/4 cup sliced scallions. Pulse cilantro, garlic, citrus zests, citrus juices, soy sauce, oil, salt, and remaining scallions in a food processor or blender until a coarse purée forms. Set aside 1/4 cup marinade; place remaining marinade in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, seal bag, and turn to coat. Chill at least 20 minutes.
• Preheat broiler. Remove chicken from marinade and place, skin side down, on a foil-lined broilerproof baking sheet; discard marinade. Broil chicken until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Turn; continue to broil until cooked through and an instantread thermometer inserted into the thickest part of thigh registers 165°F, 12-15 minutes longer. Serve chicken with reserved marinade and scallions.
• DO AHEAD: Chicken can be marinated 2 hours ahead. Keep chilled.