Citrus-Marinated Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    4 chicken breasts, bone in
    1 tablespoon mild chili powder
    1 tablespoon paprika
    2 teaspoons ground cumin
    1 orange, juice and rind
    3 limes, juiced
    1 pinch sugar
    8 -10 garlic cloves, finely chopped
    1 bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped, plus a few sprig to garnish
    2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    1/2 cup beer, tequila (optional) or 1/2 cup pineapple juice (optional)
    salt and pepper
Preparation
    Place the chicken in a nonmetallic dish.
    Mix the remaining ingredients together in a bowl and season to taste.
    Pour over the chicken and turn to coat well, then cover and let marinate at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
    If possible, let marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
    Preheat the broiler to medium.
    Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels.
    Place the chicken on a broiler rack and cook under the hot broiler for 20-25 minutes, turning once, until the chicken is tender and the juices run clear when a skewer is inserted into the thickest part of the meat.
    Brush with the marinade occasionally, but not for the last few minutes of the cooking time.
    Garnish with cilantro springs.

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