Citrus Rosemary Chicken (Oil-Free and Only 4 Main Ingredients!)

February 27, 2020 • Mains • gluten-free, grain-free, healthy, oil-free, paleo • No comments

Citrus chicken is a classic dish with a refreshing flavor. This recipe is oil-free, making it very light and low-fat, perfect to add to your weekly dinner menu. Serve this with brown rice, sweet potatoes and/or your favorite veggie to make it a full well-balanced meal!

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless chicken thighs (preferred) or chicken breast
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (about 1 orange)
• 1 tsp orange zest
• 1/2 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
• Dash of black pepper
• Dash of salt
• 1/8 tsp garlic powder
• 1/8 tsp onion powder

Instructions

1. Cut chicken into 2 inch cubes (roughly this size).
2. Finely chop fresh rosemary leaves.
3. Juice lemon and orange. Zest orange.
4. Combine all ingredients in a covered bowl/container or Ziploc bag with chicken and place in fridge to marinate overnight.
5. The next day, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
6. Remove chicken from marinade (discard marinade), and place chicken pieces on silicon lined or parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.