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Mexican Grilled Chicken Hearts

Mexican Grilled Chicken Hearts With Citrus Marinade

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Tamara Andersen
A simple and delicious way to serve meaty, iron-rich hearts... Mexican Grilled Chicken Hearts With Citrus Marinade soaks in Mexican spices and orange, lime, and lemon juices, and spends only a few minutes on the grill! 
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Prep Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 16 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 179 kcal

Ingredients
  

Chicken Hearts and Marinade

  • 1 orange, zest and juice
  • 1 lime, juice and zest
  • 1 lemon, juice and zest
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon mild vinegar - I love Trader Joe's Orange Muscat Champagne Vinegar
  • 1-2 teaspoons chipotle powder
  • 2 pounds chicken hearts
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • fresh ground pepper

Sauce

  • strained marinade
  • ⅓ cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon agave nectar
  • 2 teaspoons mild vinegar - (see notes)

Garnishes

  • fresh cilantro, chopped
  • citrus wedges

Instructions

  • Combine marinade ingredients in a zip bag.
  • Trim any membrane or fat from the chicken hearts. Add them to the marinade. Seal the bag, and marinate in the refrigerator 1 hour to overnight.
  • Drain the chicken hearts. Place on skewers. Heat the grill to medium high.
  • Strain the marinade, and add to a small sauce pan with chicken broth, agave nectar, and mild vinegar. Boil vigorously to reduce by about half. 
  • Taste for seasoning, and keep warm until serving chicken hearts. 
  • Grill 3-4 minutes per side. Overcooked hearts will be chewy. Garnish with fresh cilantro and additional citrus. Serve with dipping sauce. Enjoy!

Notes

Mexican Grilled Chicken Hearts With Citrus Marinade makes a great appetizer - if your guests are adventuresome.  :-D Simply reduce the portion size.
The chicken hearts pair well with my Mexican Cilantro Rice. A fruit or green salad makes a complete meal.
Macronutrients (estimate from MyFitnessPal): 179 calories; 27 g protein; 6 g carbohydrates; 6 g fats
 

Nutrition

Calories: 179kcal

NOTE: Macronutrients are an approximation only using unbranded ingredients and MyFitnessPal.com. Please do your own research with the products you’re using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.

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