Pico de Gallo Chicken

Pico de Gallo Chicken features juicy grilled chicken that’s been marinated in a smoky, sweet, and spicy chipotle citrus blend, then topped with a brilliantly fresh homemade Pico de Gallo. It’s an incredibly easy and vibrant meal your grilling routine has been missing!

📝 Ingredients

• 2 pounds chicken thighs (or breasts, boneless skinless)
• 1 orange (juiced)
• 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 lime (zested and juiced)
• 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
• 4 cloves garlic (smashed and peeled)
• 1 canned chipotle in adobo sauce (optional)
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2/3 cup white onion (finely diced, 1/2 onion)
• 1 serrano pepper (or jalapeno, finely chopped, ribs and seeds removed for less heat)
• 3 Tablespoons lime juice (about 3 limes)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
• 5 roma tomatoes
• 1/4 cup cilantro (finely chopped, about 1/2 bunch)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- Pico de Gallo ---
2. 2In a medium bowl, combine the chopped onion, serrano pepper, lime juice and salt. Let it marinate together while you prepare the tomatoes and cilantro.
3. 3Toss the marinated onions with the tomatoes and cilantro.
4. 4--- Chicken ---
5. 5In a blender or mini food processor, combine the orange juice, apple cider vinegar, lime zest and juice, oil, brown sugar, garlic, chipotle, oregano, cumin, and salt; process until blended.
6. 6Add this mixture to a ziplock bag, along with the chicken.
7. 7Let sit at room temperature 1 hour, or refrigerated as long as overnight.
8. 8Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Spray your grill generously with cooking spray. Remove chicken from marinade and place on the hot grill. Cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, until cooked through (165-degrees).
9. 9Serve the chicken with pico de gallo spooned on top. Enjoy!