Crispy Citrus Chicken Recipe

This content originally appeared on ForGoodMeasure. Republished with permission.

This recipe came together purely by accident. I was planning a classic Cuban mojo marinade comprised of olive oil, garlic, jalapeño & plenty of citrus. Plans were thwarted upon discovering olive oil & garlic had disappeared from my pantry and had been replaced by an abundance of onions. I also had leftover shredded chicken that needed to be used. So, I improvised. I sent my daughters into the garden to find whatever citrus was within reach. They returned with a couple of lemons, a handful of limes, and three Valencia oranges. The marinade issue was solved. A wedge of butter added some fat, while cooking the onions into a deep brown burst of flavor. The shredded chicken added a perfect texture of crisp, and I opted out of the jalapeño keeping it simple with salt & pepper. Perfect inside a crisp lettuce cup or tortilla topped with sliced avocado & chopped cilantro, topping a fresh salad tossed with a citrus vinaigrette, or stand-alone with a generous side of guacamole.