Grilled Orange Chicken

Skip the takeout! Grilled Orange Chicken is the perfect weeknight dinner that's both easy and impressive. Chicken gets a citrusy kick from a marinade made with fresh orange juice. Grill it up for juicy, flavorful chicken that's perfect with a side of rice and veggies.

5 from 1 vote

Course: main dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 35

Marinating Time: 3

Total Time: 3 40

Servings: servings

Calories: 294kcal

Author: Michelle

Ingredients

1 cup orange juice
1 lemon zest
1/3 cup lime juice
1/2 lime zest
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar scant
3 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup honey
2 pounds chicken breasts

Instructions

Combine the orange and lime juices and zest in a saucepan, along with the honey, vinegar, and garlic. Bring to a boil while stirring regularly. Simmer 15 minutes.
1 cup orange juice, 1 lemon zest, 1/3 cup lime juice, 1/2 lime zest, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 1/2 cup honey, 3 cloves garlic
Let the marinade cool completely, then add it to your chicken breasts. Let this marinate two to three hours in the fridge.
2 pounds chicken breasts
Pull the chicken from the marinade, but don’t discard it. Keep about 3/4 cup to baste the chicken.
Boil the remainder until thick and bubbly, and use for a sauce. Grill the chicken breasts about five minutes on each side until the juices run clear, basting with the reserved marinade every few minutes.
Serve with rice and bok choy and enjoy!

Equipment

1 1/2 Quart Saucepan

Microplane Zester

Heavy Duty Grilling Tongs

Notes

Freshly squeezed orange juice adds a bright, citrusy flavor that's hard to beat! But no worries, store-bought juice works well too.
For more tips and tricks, be sure to read the full article above.

Nutrition

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