Description
Experience the vibrant taste of Healthy Grilled Citrus Chicken with Glaze. This dish stands out for its irresistible flavor and effortless preparation. Using fresh citrus juices, herbs, and a homemade glaze, this recipe is perfect for a quick dinner or a healthy meal that the whole family will love.
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 citrus juice, zest, minced garlic, minced shallots, olive oil, brown sugar, salt, pepper, rosemary, parsley, and red pepper flakes in a bowl and whisk until sugar dissolves.
- If using chicken breasts, pound them to even thickness or butterfly them in half for uniform cooking. Reserve half of the marinade separately for the glaze.
- Add chicken to the 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.
- For the glaze, combine the 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. Let it cool.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and brush grates with oil to prevent sticking.
- Remove chicken from marinade and place on the preheated grill. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side until the 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
For best results, marinate the chicken overnight for deeper flavor.
Feel free to substitute other herbs based on your preferences.
This dish pairs well with a side of grilled vegetables or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg