Orange Citrus “Summer” Chicken Marinade

I had a blast creating this chicken marinade. Not only was it my first time making a marinade but it was my first time zesting a lemon.  This citrus chicken infusion is the perfect compliment to a simple salad of iceberg lettuce, pasta, white rice, or quinoa.

Orange Citrus Grilled Chicken
has been paired with simple iceberg lettuce, peaches,
lemon, and orange slices for a nice summer salad.

Orange Citrus “Summer” Chicken Marinade

Chicken tenders – thawed
2 peach slices
½ cup orange juice
1 lemon

1.     In a plastic freezer bag: ½ cup of orange juice, peaches slices, the zest of one lemon, and half a lemon (cut into aprox. 4 slices). Save the other half of the lemon as a garnish or dressing.

2.     Push all of the excess air out of the freezer bag and seal. Work the juices into the meat by lightly needing it for a few seconds. Place the marinade into the refrigerator for at least 30 mins but NO longer than 2 hours as the protein in the meant will begin to break down causing the meat to become mushy.

3.     Remove chicken from the marinade. Discard the marinade and grill or bake your chicken.

Birds Eye View of the Marinade