Description
This Grilled Orange Honey Chicken recipe is a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors that is perfect for a summer barbecue. The marinade infuses the chicken with citrusy notes and caramelizes beautifully on the grill, creating a mouthwatering dish that is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Marinade:
- ½ cup orange juice (fresh or bottled)
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (or ½ teaspoon ground ginger)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together orange juice, orange zest, honey, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a large zip-top bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours for more flavor.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for 5 to 6 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Drizzle with honey or sprinkle with extra orange zest if desired.
Notes
- For extra citrus flavor, baste the chicken with reserved marinade (that’s been boiled for safety) during grilling.
- This recipe also works well with chicken thighs or drumsticks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
