Grilled Citrus-Marinated Chicken with Spiced Black Beans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-29 · Updated 2026-06-29

Tender grilled chicken breasts marinated in fresh citrus juice and served with smoky spiced black beans for a vibrant, Latin-inspired meal. This Latin American-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 35 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.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (6 oz each) chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup, fresh squeezed orange juice
• 1/4 cup, fresh squeezed lime juice
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed canned black beans
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 1, seeded and finely chopped jalapeño
• 2 tbsp, chopped coriander leaves
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 tbsp olive oil for beans

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the marinade. Place 4 chicken breasts in a zip-top bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably 3 hours.
2. Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove chicken breasts from marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and the meat is juicy and charred at edges.
3. Step 3: While chicken cooks, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 diced medium onion and 1 finely chopped seeded jalapeño, sauté for 4-5 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed black beans, 1/2 cup chicken broth, and 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves to the skillet. Stir and simmer for 8-10 minutes until beans are heated through and broth reduces slightly, seasoning with salt to taste.
5. Step 5: Serve grilled chicken breasts atop a bed of spiced black beans, garnished with extra coriander if desired.