Grilled Citrus-Marinated Chicken with Brazilian Black Bean Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25

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Juicy grilled chicken marinated in tangy citrus and garlic paired with a vibrant, protein-rich black bean salad inspired by Brazilian flavors. This Brazilian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, orange juice, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Brazilian cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each) chicken breasts
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lime juice
4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed canned black beans
1 medium, diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup, finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp honey

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lime juice, 4 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create a marinade. Place 4 chicken breasts in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Step 2: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear.
Step 3: While chicken grills, mix 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed black beans, 1 diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro in a medium bowl.
Step 4: Whisk together 1 tbsp red wine vinegar and 1 tsp honey, then pour over the black bean mixture, tossing gently to combine. Let the salad sit at room temperature while chicken finishes cooking.
Step 5: Serve the grilled chicken breasts alongside the fresh black bean salad for a balanced, flavorful meal.