Description
This Grilled Citrus Chicken with Citrus Glaze recipe brings a burst of tangy flavors to your summer grilling. Juicy chicken breasts marinated in a citrusy blend and grilled to perfection, then brushed with a zesty glaze.
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Zest of 1 orange
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lime
Additional:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: Whisk together orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, soy sauce, salt, pepper, paprika, and all citrus zests until well blended.
- Marinate Chicken: Pour half of the marinade over chicken in a resealable bag; refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Grill Chicken: Preheat grill, remove chicken from marinade, grill for 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Make Glaze: Simmer remaining marinade in a saucepan until slightly thickened.
- Glaze Chicken: Brush chicken with glaze during final minutes of grilling.
- Serve: Serve chicken with extra glaze on the side.
Notes
- Great served with rice, grilled vegetables, or a citrusy salad.
- Try using chicken thighs for a juicier option.
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 grilled chicken breast with glaze
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
