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Citrus Pineapple Marinated Chicken Recipe

Once you make the connection between carrot cake and pineapple-marinated chicken, you will be running to the store for the freshest pineapple you can find.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken, citrus, marinated, paleo, pineapple, recipe
Prep Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 55 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 677kcal
Cost 10

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine all the ingredients except for the chicken, season to taste, and whisk until well emulsified.
    2 garlic cloves, ½ jalapeño, ¼ cup fresh oregano, ½ cup pineapple juice, ¼ cup orange juice, ¼ cup fresh lime juice, ½ tsp. paprika, ½ tsp. ground cumin, ¼ cup olive oil, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Place the chicken in a marinating container, and pour the citrus-pineapple marinade over the chicken.
    8 to 10 chicken drumsticks
  • Cover and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for 4 to 12 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 425 F.
  • Remove the chicken from the refrigerator, place it in a baking dish, and pour over the remaining marinade.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until cooked through and no longer pink.
  • Serve with extra cilantro and wedges.
    Fresh cilantro, Lime wedges

Nutrition

Calories: 677kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 173mg | Sodium: 167mg | Potassium: 674mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 763IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 4mg