MoJo Grilled Chicken Breasts

It's grilling season in Atlanta.  This is the perfect time to get outside and fire up your grills.  I'm taking full advantage of this beautiful weather - before my deck gets so insanely hot that I can feel the burn through the soles of my shoes - and I'm cooking all of our meals on the grill that I can, before the oppressive summer heat sets in. 

This MoJo Grilled Chicken is a perfect way to kick off the summer grilling season.  It is super juicy and bursting with bright flavor.  Served with a side of brown rice and some fresh corn on the cob - this meal is perfect for summer. 

MoJo Grilled Chicken Breasts
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 orange, zested and juiced
1/4 cup oil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 red onion, cut into rings
1 lime, cut into wedges

Combine cilantro, orange juice and zest, oil, red pepper and garlic. 

 Place chicken in a bag and add marinade, reserving 1/4 cup.  Refrigerate at least 1 hour.

Sprinkle onion slices with salt and grill until charred on both sides. 

Toss in a bowl with reserved marinade. 

Sprinkle chicken with salt and place on grill.  Cook until internal temperature reaches 165. 

Serve chicken with a slice of lime and squeeze over chicken before serving. 

MoJo Grilled Chicken is a delicious way to kick off your Memorial Day weekend.  It's quick and easy to make so you'll have plenty of time left to hang out with your family and friends this weekend.  I hope that you all have a very happy and safe Memorial Day weekend. 

Ciao!

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