Grilled Mexican Chicken

6 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Ready In: 1 hr 30 min

“Tasty, easy to prepare chicken. Not too spicy with great flavor.” - by BINGADING

Ingredients

2 cups water
2 tablespoons pineapple juice
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pinch saffron
4 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 (3 pound) whole chicken, quartered

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Original recipe yields 6 servings

Directions

In a large bowl, mix the water, pineapple juice, lime juice, garlic, saffron, salt, and pepper. Place the chicken in the bowl, and marinate 45 minutes in the refrigerator. Turn chicken, and continue marinating 30 minutes.
Preheat grill for high heat.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Discard marinade, and grill the chicken, turning occasionally, 45 minutes, or until juices run clear.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (6 total)

Calories
291 cal
15%

Fat
17.1 g
26%

Carbs
1.5 g
< 1%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Warriormom

Dec. 20, 2008

"I followed the recommendation of a previous poster and brined the chicken (always brine the chicken, anyway). Used about 2 T lime juice and a handful of cilantro - blended all into a Vita-Mix (though..." See more a blender would work as well). Phenomenal!"

LISBETT

May. 15, 2008

"The key to this is soak the chicken in salt water for an hour. This seasons the chicken and keeps it juicy. The marinade is excellent!..." See more"

McCrearyacres

Aug. 12, 2009

"The chicken that comes from this brine is juicy and delicious. The only change I made was to extend the chicken's soak in the lime/pineapple/water mixture. Let it go most of the day, pulled it out, gr..." See moreilled it, and it was great."

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