Spice-Crusted Chicken with Citrus Salsa Recipe

Spice-Crusted Chicken with Citrus Salsa Recipe

  • Salsa
  • 2 navel oranges
  • 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • Chicken
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
  1. To make salsa: With a sharp knife, remove skin and white pith from oranges and discard. Working over a bowl, cut orange segments from their surrounding membranes. Stir in onion, lime juice, cilantro, jalapeno and garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. To make chicken: Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add coriander, cumin and pepper; toast, stirring constantly, until aromatic, about 45 seconds. Transfer to a small bowl and add salt.
  3. Preheat grill broiler.
  4. Coat the chicken with the spice mixture. Grill or broil on a lightly oiled rack until the chicken is opaque in the center, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Top with the salsa.