Description
This Grilled Honey-Citrus Chicken recipe combines the bright flavors of citrus with the savory taste of garlic and herbs, creating a delicious dish perfect for summer grilling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 large lemon (juice and zest)
- 2 large limes (juice and zest)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 shallots (minced)
- 0 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 0 teaspoon salt
- 0 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons honey (for glaze)
Instructions
- Zest all citrus fruits first, then juice the orange, lemon, and limes.
- Combine citrus juice, zest, minced garlic, minced shallots, olive oil, brown sugar, salt, pepper, rosemary, parsley, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Whisk until sugar dissolves.
- If using chicken breasts, pound them to even thickness or butterfly them in half for uniform cooking. Reserve exactly half of the marinade in a separate container for the glaze.
- Add chicken to remaining marinade in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 4 hours in the refrigerator.
- To make the glaze, combine reserved marinade with honey in a small saucepan. Bring to a low simmer and cook for 5-6 minutes until thickened enough to coat a spoon. Set aside to cool.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush grill grates with oil to prevent sticking.
- Remove chicken from marinade and place on preheated grill. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F in the thickest part.
- During the last 1-2 minutes of cooking, brush chicken with the honey-citrus glaze using a basting brush.
- Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Make sure to let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes for maximum flavor.
- This recipe can also be used with other meats like pork or fish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg