Grilled Citrus-Marinated Chicken with Brazilian Black Beans

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25

Tender chicken breasts marinated in vibrant citrus and garlic, grilled to perfection and served alongside hearty Brazilian-style black beans. This brazilian-inspired chicken ready in about 95 minutes pairs (6 oz each) 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 420 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.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (6 oz each) chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 cups, drained and rinsed canned black beans
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 1 medium, diced green bell pepper
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium 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 smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Whisk well and add 4 chicken breasts, turning to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion, 1 medium diced green bell pepper, and 1/2 tsp cumin seeds. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables are softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 2 cups drained and rinsed canned black beans and 1/2 cup water to the saucepan. Stir to combine, reduce heat to low, and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until the beans are heated through and sauce thickens slightly. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro at the end.
4. Step 4: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 5-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear.
5. Step 5: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve grilled chicken alongside the warm black beans.