Mojo Grilled Chicken Breasts

Name: Mojo Grilled Chicken Breasts
Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup fresh orange juice; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; Cooking spray; 1 medium red onion, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch rings; 1 ripe avocado, peeled and sliced; 1 lime, cut into wedges; Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

12 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
6 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
Cooking spray
1 medium red onion, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch rings
1 ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
1 lime, cut into wedges
Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Directions

1

Combine 1/4 cup chopped cilantro and next 4 ingredients (through garlic) in a large bowl. Reserve 1/4 cup marinade in a medium bowl. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and chicken to remaining marinade, turning to coat. Let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes, turning occasionally.
2

Heat a grill pan over high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion slices to pan; grill 10 minutes, turning occasionally. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and onions to reserved 1/4 cup marinade; cover tightly with plastic wrap. Let stand 10 minutes.
3

Return grill pan to high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Sprinkle chicken evenly with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add chicken to pan; grill 5 minutes on each side or until done. Serve chicken with onion mixture, avocado slices, and lime wedges. Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired.