En Español   Join My McCormick to share ideas, save favorite recipes & more!    Register Now or  Sign In

Recipes

Products

McCormick.com

Home / Recipes / Cuban Grilled Chicken with Salsa Fresca
Cuban Grilled Chicken with Salsa Fresca
(0 Reviews) |  Rate this Recipe   |  See Reviews
 Low Calorie   Low Carbohydrate   Low Sodium

In this mojo-inspired marinade, traditional orange juice is swapped out for grapefruit juice, adding bright flavor to grilled chicken. Serve with a fresh salsa of grapefruit, jicama, cilantro, jalapeño and red onion.

Makes 4 servings.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Refrigerate Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 16 minutes

INGREDIENTS


Cuban Chicken:
3/4 cup grapefruit juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons McCormick® Garlic Powder
2 teaspoons McCormick® Cumin, Groundor McCormick® Gourmet Collection Roasted Ground Cumin
1 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Smoked Paprika
1 teaspoon McCormick® Red Pepper, Crushed
1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves

Salsa Fresca:
1 cup grapefruit segments
1/2 cup cubed jicama (1/4-inch)
3 tablespoons chopped red onion
2 tablespoons grapefruit juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped fresh jalapeño pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. For the Chicken, mix juice, oil, garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika and red pepper in small bowl until well blended. Place chicken in large resealable plastic bag or glass dish. Add marinade; turn to coat well. Refrigerate 30 minutes or longer for extra flavor.

2. Meanwhile, for the Salsa, mix all ingredients in medium bowl. Cover. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Remove chicken from marinade. Discard any remaining marinade.

3. Grill chicken over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes per side or until cooked through. (Or bake in preheated 400°F oven 15 to 20 minutes.) Serve chicken with Salsa Fresca.

NUTRITION INFORMATION

per serving

Calories: 280

Fat: 12 g

Carbohydrates: 9 g

Cholesterol: 91 mg

Sodium: 82 mg

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 34 g

PRINT RECIPE

Printer Friendly Versions

Print Full Page  |  Print 4x6  |  Print 3x5

Like this recipe?  Sign up for McCormick’s Friends and Flavor Newsletter to get more irresistible recipes sent straight to your inbox.
Your First Name:
Your Email Address:
 
 
RECIPE TOOLKIT
  • Print Full Recipe | 4x6 | 3x5

  • Email to a Friend

SIGN UP
Close
Close

 

Please complete the fields below to receive the Friends and Flavor Newsletter, McCormick's bi-monthly communication with recipes, ideas & tips.


First Name *

Please tell us your first name. This is how we will address you when you receive a newsletter.


Email Address *


   

SIGN UP
Close
Close

 

Thank you. Now that you’ve signed up, you’re only one step away from joining My McCormick and getting exclusive member recipes and full site access. Just fill out the fields below to register!

Display Name *

Your display name is what will identify you in our Flavor Forums or when you comment on a recipe. Carefully choose your display name as it cannot be changed.

Must be 4 - 20 characters


Password *

Must be 6 - 10 characters


Re-enter Password *


   

SIGN UP
Close
Close

Thank you. You have successfully signed up for the Flavorful Savings Newsletter.