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Cuban Chicken with Salsa Fresca

Servings 5

Ingredients

  • 1 cup grapefruit juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts

Salsa Fresca:

  • 1 cup grapefruit segments
  • 1/2 jicama cubed
  • 1/2 red onion chopped
  • 3/4 cup grapefruit juice
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper chopped

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 400 F.
  • In large bowl, mix grapefruit juice, oil, garlic powder, cumin, paprika and red pepper until combined. Add chicken to bowl and turn to coat. Refrigerate 30 minutes or longer.
  • To make salsa fresca: In medium bowl, mix grapefruit segments, jicama, red onion, grapefruit juice, olive oil, cilantro and jalapeno pepper until combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Remove chicken from marinade. Place chicken in baking dish. Bake 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  • Serve chicken with salsa fresca.

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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish