Description
Grilled Citrus Chicken with Glaze is a delightful fusion of zesty flavors and tender chicken, perfect for any occasion. This quick recipe combines fresh orange and lemon juice with honey to create a mouthwatering glaze that enhances the juicy chicken breasts. Ideal for weeknight dinners or summer barbecues, you can prepare this dish in under 30 minutes, impressing your family and friends with its vibrant taste and aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, lemon juice, honey, soy sauce, olive oil, and orange zest.
- Place chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish; pour marinade over chicken and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400°F or 200°C).
- Remove chicken from marinade (discard leftover marinade) and grill for about 6-7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- For the glaze, simmer any remaining marinade in a saucepan for about five minutes until slightly thickened.
- Serve grilled chicken drizzled with glaze and garnish with citrus slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 100mg