This recipe makes me think of summer. The sweet and tangy chicken tastes great both right off of the grill and eaten cold as leftovers with your lunchtime salad. Enjoy!
Outrageous Orange Chicken
Calories 145 kcal
Ingredients
- 4 Boneless skinless chicken breast halves large)
- 1/2 Orange (peeled and chopped)
- 1/3 cup Orange juice (fresh squeezed)
- 1/3 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Tabasco sauce
- 1 tsp Oregano (dried)
- 1 tsp Basil (dried)
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- Cilantro (freshly chopped, to taste)
Instructions
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In a re-sealable freezer bag or glass dish with a lid, combine all ingredients except for the chicken and cilantro. Mix well.
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Add chicken to the mix and coat well. Place in the refrigerator for at least an hour and up to eight hours, turning the chicken occasionally to ensure the marinade coats it.
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Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and allow it to come to room temperature before cooking. Discard marinade.
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Cook on grill for ten to fifteen minutes or until done, turning often.
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Serve with fresh chopped mango-pineapple salsa and a crisp green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Outrageous Orange Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 145
Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
Sodium 247mg11%
Potassium 74mg2%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 0.4g1%
Vitamin A 200IU4%
Vitamin C 14.9mg18%
Calcium 30mg3%
Iron 2.9mg16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Photo credit: Scott Feldstein
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