Honey Citrus Chicken
Basic Information
- Servings: 8
- Ready in: 45 minutes
- Preparation time: -
- Cooking time: -
- Rating: 40.74
- Health score: 4.00
- Weight Watcher points: 4.00
Summary
Honey Citrus Chicken takes roughly 45 minutes from beginning to end. One portion of this dish contains about 6g of protein, 9g of fat, and a total of 174 calories. This recipe serves 8 and costs 74 cents per serving. 1 person has tried and liked this recipe. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. It is brought to you by Foodista. Not a lot of people really liked this side dish. A mixture of honey, chicken breast halves, pineapple, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 46%, which is solid. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Honey-Citrus Chicken Sandwiches, Honey-Citrus Chicken Kabobs, and Pinot Grigio Chicken with Honey Citrus Glaze.
Ingredients
pepper8 servings
butter2 tablespoons
basil2 tablespoons
cilantro2 tablespoons
garlic1 clove
honey2 tablespoons
jalapeno pepper1
kosher salt8 servings
limes2
oranges3 large
pineapple2 cups
chicken breast halves6 ounce
soy sauce3 tablespoons
vegetable oil3 tablespoons
Instructions
Step 1
Grate enough orange peel from oranges to yield 1 teaspoon and then juice them to yield 1 cup. Grate enough lime peel from the limes yield 1 teaspoon and then juice them to yield 1/2 cup. Set aside both zests and juices.
Step 2
Combine diced pineapple, jalapeno, and garlic in a food processor in a food processor or blender and process until mixture is almost smooth.
Step 3
Pour marinade into a large, nonreactive shallow dish, and add orange and lime zests and juices, soy sauce, chopped cilantro, chopped basil, and 1 tablespoon black pepper. Stir to blend.
Step 4
Remove 1/3 cup of the marinade to a small nonreactive bowl and whisk in honey. (Cover and refrigerate the honey mixture until ready to grill chicken.)
Step 5
Add chicken to dish and turn to coat in marinade. Cover and refrigerate 4 to 5 hours, turning several times.
Step 6
Remove chicken from marinade and using a rubber spatula, scrape excess marinade from breasts. Strain marinade into a heavy, medium saucepan. To make sauce, boil marinade in saucepan until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 15 minutes.
Step 7
Whisk in butter and season with additional pepper and salt if desired.Oil a grill rack and arrange 4 to 5 inches from heat source. Prepare grill for a hot fire (high temperature).
Step 8
Brush chicken with oil and grill, turning several times and basting with reserved honey mixture, until chicken springs back when touched with your fingers and juices run clear when chicken is pierced with a sharp knife, 4 to 5 minutes per side.Arrange breasts on a serving platter with sauce.
Categories
Dish Types: side dish
Diets: gluten free