Savory Citrus Recipes

Love the zesty flavor of citrus fruits? They can go a long way to bring out the flavor in meats and make the BEST marinades! Added to a homemade salad dressing, and you’ve got a winner. Check out some of our favorite savory citrus recipes that we make on repeat in our house. I make the Grilled Lemon Thyme Chicken several times per month, and my teens love having it on hand in the refrigerator for salads, tacos, grain bowls, and quesadillas.

Grilled Lemon Thyme Chicken

Grilled chicken and zucchini on a baking sheet. — Grilled Lemon Thyme Chicken. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Grilling season is upon us and this Grilled Lemon Thyme Chicken is all you need to host a successful cookout. Marinating the chicken breast overnight in a lemon, olive oil, and thyme marinade makes them tender and flavorful.
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Spicy Blood Orange Chicken

Winter dinner featuring roasted chicken with blood oranges and potatoes on a baking sheet. — Spicy Blood Orange Chicken. Photo credit: PinkWhen.

Spicy and sweet this juicy Blood Orange Chicken is loaded with flavor. It’s roasted in the oven with potatoes, onions, and fresh blood oranges. It’s a sheet pan, one-pan dinner!
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Instant Pot Orange Chicken

Orange chicken with vegetables on the side. — Instant Pot Orange Chicken. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Sweet and tender Instant Pot Orange Chicken is ready for a weeknight dinner is less than 30 minutes. The whole family will love the flavorful sauce and you’ll love how easy it is to make.
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Lemon Ricotta Pasta (Easy 20-Min Recipe!)

Ricotta pasta on a plate. — Lemon Ricotta Pasta (Easy 20-Min Recipe!). Photo credit: Fool Proof Living.

Lemon Ricotta Pasta blends the rich taste of ricotta cheese with the tangy zing of fresh lemon—a flavor combination no one can resist. Though it may taste gourmet, it uses everyday ingredients. You can even skip the grocery run altogether by using Homemade Ricotta cheese. One bite of this 20-minute spinach ricotta pasta, and it’ll join your collection of favorite weeknight pasta meals, along with my Street Corn Pasta Salad and Spinach Artichoke Pasta.
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Arugula And Orange Salad

Arugula salad with orange. — Arugula And Orange Salad. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This Arugula and Orange Salad is filled with so many seasonal goodies! Sliced oranges, pomegranate seeds, red onion, and blue cheese are topped with a simple sweet dressing. It’s sure to be a hit on your holiday table!
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Greek Lemon Potatoes

Potatoes with lemon. — Greek Lemon Potatoes (Easy Roasted Potatoes!). Photo credit: The Endless Meal.

Greek Lemon Potatoes have a tangy flavor with a hint of garlic. They are an easy roasted potatoes recipe that goes well with so many dinners. If you love lemon then you will LOVE these lemon potatoes.
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Easy Roasted Rosemary Lemon Chicken

Roasted chicken in a cast iron skillet with rosemary sprigs, perfect for a Dinner Party Main. — Easy Roasted Rosemary Lemon Chicken. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Roasted Rosemary Lemon Chicken is a moist and delicious weeknight dinner the whole family will love. Make two and have leftover chicken for the week. Roasted Rosemary Lemon Chicken is a must have in your recipe tin! It’s easy, peasy and a huge hit with all.
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Mediterranean Lemon Chicken With Potatoes

Skillet chicken with lemons and olives. — Mediterranean Lemon Chicken With Potatoes. Photo credit: Foolproof Living.

Mediterranean Lemon Chicken is a one-pot complete meal ready in under 1 hour! Tender chicken cooks gently with lemon, potatoes, olives, and loads of savory herbs for tons of flavor. Serve it as a healthy meal on busy weeknights, or give it an elegant spin to serve at your next dinner party.
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Orange BBQ Salmon With Foil Packet Garlic Soy Vegetables

Salmon with orange slices and sesame seeds on a baking sheet. — Orange BBQ Salmon With Foil Packet Garlic Soy Vegetables. Photo credit: XoxoBella.

Orange BBQ salmon is so good! It’s a foil packet garlic soy vegetables recipe and a simple 30 minute salmon meal. Everyone is going to love how fresh and tangy this summer grilled salmon recipe is. So if you’re in the mood for a tasty fish dinner, consider easy salmon on the grill and prepare to have your taste buds tantalize.
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Air Fryer Crab Cakes With Garlic Lemon Chipotle Aioli

Did you know you can cook crab cakes in an air fryer? These air fryer crab cakes with garlic lemon chipotle aioli make a delicious meal and air frying is a quick and easy cooking method. These are served with a spicy sauce for crab cakes that is so flavourful and creamy! These inspired Southwest crab cakes need to be added to your dinner menu.
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Lemon Herb Chicken Kabobs

Game Day Grilled chicken skewers on a white plate. — Lemon Herb Chicken Kabobs. Photo credit: Healy Eats Real.

These marinated lemon herb chicken kabobs are juicy, fresh, and aromatic, with a slight char on the veggies from the fire caramelizing the marinade. These easy-to-make skewers are the perfect flavorful oven or BBQ grill recipe!
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Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe (Lemon Salad Dressing)

bowl with whisk and lemon dressing. — Photo Credit: Foolproof Living

This Lemon Vinaigrette / Dressing recipe is incredibly easy to make and a great way to add in a pop of bright citrus flavor to any meal. This is my go-to homemade salad dressing recipe made with 6 pantry ingredients in under 5 minutes – much faster than any trip to the grocery store! Drizzle it on salads, vegetables, meat, fish and more!
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Shaved Brussels Sprout Slaw With Lemon Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Shaved brussels sporuts salad in two bowls. — Shaved Brussels Sprout Slaw with Lemon Apple Cider Vinaigrette. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Are you looking for an alternative to coleslaw? If so, this Brussels sprout slaw might be perfect. This shaved Brussels sprouts salad with lemon apple cider vinaigrette is made with one part cabbage to two parts sprouts. This summer salad recipe is a great side for BBQ chicken, fish or beef. When you make this Brussels sprouts salad recipe, make lots because it will disappear!
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Oven-Roasted Orange Chicken With Fennel

This One-Pan Oven Roasted Chicken with Fennel recipe is a simple and comforting way to feed your family and friends. Chicken thighs roasted with blood orange slices and fennel bulbs are not only delicious but also visually impressive
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Baked Sesame Orange Chicken

This baked Sesame Orange Chicken is crazy delicious. It’s coated in sesame seeds and baked until crispy then drenched in a sweet Asian inspired orange sauce. It’s an easy to make and healthy dinner recipe that everyone will LOVE!
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Greek Lemon Potatoes (Easy Roasted Potatoes!)

Lemon Chicken Pasta (Easy To Make!)

A kid-friendly chicken parmesan pasta, garnished with lemon wedges, served in a white bowl. — Lemon Chicken Pasta (Easy To Make!). Photo credit: The Endless Meal.

This lemon chicken pasta is creamy, flavorful, and has just the right bright/tart lemon taste. It’s an easy, 35-minute dinner recipe you don’t want to miss!If comfort food is the name of the game tonight, then this is your recipe. The creamy lemon sauce wraps around the noodles and the tender chicken pieces and the whole thing becomes big-time cozy.
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Lemon Basil Pesto Salmon Recipe

Lemon basil pesto salmon on a tray. — Lemon Basil Pesto Salmon Recipe. Photo credit: Jar Of Lemons.

This Lemon Basil Pesto Salmon recipe is one of the best healthy weeknight meals! Made entirely in one casserole dish with just a few simple ingredients, the flavors in this recipe are unlike any other. Put this low-effort dinner together in no time at all for a meal that everyone will love!
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Chicken Lemon Rice Soup (Easy & Healthy!)

This Chicken Lemon Rice Soup recipe is incredibly easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner! Make a big batch of this recipe in no time at all and have it on hand for cozy soups all week long. The best part about this Lemon Chicken and Rice Soup? It’s anything but boring. With balancing flavors like lemon and parsley, hearty textures in the rice and split peas, and delicious chicken and veggies, this soup is one that I can keep on repeat. Even my toddler loves it!
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Honey Orange Shrimp W/Stir Fry Vegetables

Honey orange shrimp on a plate. — Honey Orange Shrimp W/Stir Fry Vegetables. Photo credit: The Oregon Dietitian.

Honey orange shrimp is Asian-inspired and totally delicious. In less than 30 minutes, you’ll have this shrimp in orange sauce on the table! By using real oranges, honey, and fresh ginger, you can make some seriously delicious shrimp in orange sauce in less than 30 minutes.
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Grilled Flank Steak With Cilantro Lime Butter Recipe

Grilled Flank Steak is a quick and easy recipe that you can make for dinner all summer long. This flank steak recipe is so tender and flavorful, with a delicious cilantro lime steak butter to make it even better. Serve it with your favorite sides, or slice it up for fajitas!
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Lemon Orzo Salad

Salad with lemon. — Lemon Orzo Salad. Photo credit: The Almond Eater.

This Lemon Orzo Salad is made with fresh produce like tomatoes, zucchini and basil, and the lemons make it light and refreshing. It’s delectable and a perfect make-ahead lunch recipe or side dish, so what are you waiting for? Dig in! This pasta will last one week when stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. The good news is that, unlike other pasta recipes, this one won’t dry up in the refrigerator. It’ll be good as new for a solid week, which is perfect for enjoying leftover.
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Braised Greens

Say hello to warm and comforting Braised Greens. Bound to be your new favorite side dish, the greens are ready to eat in less than 15 minutes and are flavored with garlic, butter, and lemon juice. In addition, the greens are sauteed with garlic, butter, and lemon juice to help every bite taste its best. There’s no room for bitter greens here!
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