Description
This Healthy Grilled Citrus Chicken with Glaze features an irresistible citrus blend and a simple prep process, making it the perfect option for a quick and wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5–2 pounds 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
- 0.5 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 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, then juice the orange, lemon, and limes. Combine the juices, zest, minced garlic, minced shallots, olive oil, brown sugar, salt, pepper, rosemary, parsley, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Whisk until the sugar dissolves.
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness or butterfly them for consistency. Reserve half of the marinade in another container for the glaze.
- Place the chicken into the remaining marinade in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
- For the glaze, combine the reserved marinade with honey in a small saucepan. Simmer on low heat for 5-6 minutes until thickened, then set aside to cool.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and brush the grates with oil to prevent sticking.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it on the grill. Cook for 6-7 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- During the last 1-2 minutes of cooking, brush the chicken with the honey-citrus glaze using a basting brush.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Make sure to marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes for the best flavor.
Feel free to use different citrus fruits based on your preference or what’s available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg