Description
Grilled Citrus Chicken with Glaze is a bright and flavorful dish that transforms succulent chicken breasts into a mouthwatering meal. Marinated in a zesty blend of fresh orange and lemon juices, garlic, and honey, this chicken is grilled to perfection and drizzled with a delightful glaze. Perfect for summer cookouts or weeknight dinners, this recipe not only impresses with its vibrant colors and tantalizing aromas but is also easy enough for beginner cooks to master.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp agar-agar powder (for glaze)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or dish and pour half the marinade over the chicken. Seal and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F).
- Remove chicken from marinade; discard leftover marinade. Grill chicken for about 6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Meanwhile, bring reserved marinade to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in agar-agar until thickened to create a glaze.
- Serve grilled chicken drizzled with the glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 100mg