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Plate of delicious Cuban chicken garnished with herbs and served with rice

Cuban Chicken with Grilled Onions

This Cuban chicken recipe features marinated chicken breasts grilled to perfection and topped with delicious sautéed onions. A simple yet flavorful dish that’s sure to impress family and friends.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Cuban, Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade and Chicken

  • 4 pieces chicken breasts You can slice them in half horizontally for faster cooking.
  • 1/4 cup orange juice Bottled juice is fine.
  • 1/4 cup lime juice Fresh lime is preferred.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Onions

  • 2 pieces onions, sliced Any type of onion works.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions
 

Marinating Chicken

  • In a bowl, combine orange juice, lime juice, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Marinate the chicken breasts in this mixture for at least 30 minutes.

Cooking Chicken

  • Heat a griddle or skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill each breast for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and golden brown.

Cooking Onions

  • In another skillet, heat a bit of oil and sauté the sliced onions until they are softened and slightly caramelized.

Serving

  • Serve the grilled chicken topped with the sautéed onions.

Notes

Marinate chicken for an optimal flavor. If you want to prep ahead, marinate in the morning and cook at night. Adjust cooking time depending on the size of your chicken breasts.
Keyword Chicken Breasts, Cuban Chicken, Easy Chicken Recipe, Grilled Chicken, Onions