Citrus-Marinated Chicken Skewers

Name: Citrus-Marinated Chicken Skewers
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6 cloves garlic; 2 small lemons, halved and seeded; 2 small clementines, halved and seeded (if necessary); 1 c. olive oil; 1 1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1½-inch pieces; 1/2 c. citrus-garlic oil; Kosher salt and pepper

The secret to serious flavor? Whole lemons and clementines (rinds and all).

By Kate MerkerPublished: Feb 20, 2025

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Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

55 mins

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You’ve paid for the whole citrus, rind and all, so why not make the most of it? All the ingredients are pureed with olive oil in a blender. The result? A fast-acting marinade that needs just 30 minutes on chicken (or pork) for the most tender and flavorful grilled meat.

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Ingredients

For citrus-garlic oil

6
cloves garlic
2
small lemons, halved and seeded
2
small clementines, halved and seeded (if necessary)
1 cup
olive oil

For chicken

1 1/2 lb.
boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1½-inch pieces
1/2 cup
citrus-garlic oil
Kosher salt and pepper

Directions

1. Step 1In blender, puree garlic, lemons, and clementines (rind and all) with oil until smooth. Strain through fine-mesh sieve into jar and discard solids. Refrigerate oil for up to 2 weeks.
2. Step 2In large bowl, toss chicken with 1/2 cup citrus-garlic oil and ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Thread onto skewers and grill on medium, turning occasionally, until slightly charred and cooked through, 8 to 11 minutes.

TIP: You can also marinate pork with the citrus-garlic oil. Swap in the same amount of pork loin and prepare and cook as directed.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 372 cal, 24.5 g fat (4 g sat), 94 mg chol, 323 mg sodium, 3 g carb, 0 g fiber, 1 g sugar (0 g added sugar), 35 g pro

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