How to Make Lazy Day Citrus Southwest Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it's a lazy day and you don't feel like spending hours in the kitchen, but still want to enjoy a delicious and flavorful meal, this Lazy Day Citrus Southwest Chicken recipe is the perfect solution. This dish is bursting with the zesty and vibrant flavors of citrus and the warm and spicy notes of the Southwest. It's a simple and fuss-free recipe that delivers big on taste, making it ideal for those busy days when you want to eat well without the effort.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package McCormick® Grill Mates® Southwest Marinade
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 1 orange, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Combine first 4 ingredients in self-closing plastic bag. Add chicken. Close bag. Turn bag to coat chicken evenly. Refrigerate 30 minutes or longer for extra flavor.
  • Remove chicken from marinade. Grill or broil 5-7 minutes per side. Baste once with remaining marinade. Discard leftover marinade.
  • Variation: May substitute chicken parts for boneless chicken breasts.
  • Nutrition

    229 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 66mg
    • Sodium: 502mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 21mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 328mg