HONEY-CITRUS CHICKEN

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Categories     Chicken     Citrus     Pepper     Poultry     Marinate     Pineapple     Summer     Honey     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 medium pineapple, peeled, cored, coarsely chopped
1 medium jalapeño chili, seeded, finely chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons (packed) chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons (packed) chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
8 large skinless boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons butter
Fresh cilantro sprigs
Fresh basil sprigs

Steps:

  • Puree pineapple, jalapeño and garlic in blender until almost smooth. Pour pineapple puree into 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass dish. Add orange juice, lime juice, soy sauce, chopped cilantro, chopped basil, black pepper, orange peel and lime peel to puree. Stir to combine. Add chicken to marinade and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, turning often, (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.)
  • Remove chicken from marinade. Using rubber spatula, lightly scrape excess marinade from chicken. Strain marinade into heavy medium saucepan. Transfer 1/3 cup marinade to small bowl; whisk in honey. Boil remaining marinade until reduced to 1 1/2 cups sauce, about 15 minutes. Whisk in butter. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush grill with oil. Grill chicken until cooked through, turning and basting often with reserved honey marinade, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken to platter. Garnish with cilantro and basil sprigs. Serve passing sauce separately.

Biti Talukdar
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and sweet. I served it over rice and it was the perfect meal for a weeknight dinner.


maya tmg
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I wasn't sure how this recipe would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised! The chicken was moist and tender, and the sauce was flavorful without being too sweet. I'll definitely be making this again.


steve salamera
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This chicken is so good! I love the combination of honey and citrus. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.


Sanskriti Shankhar
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I made this for my family and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Obeng Jennifer
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and sweet. I served it over rice and it was the perfect meal for a weeknight dinner.


Ayush Maan
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I wasn't sure how this recipe would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised! The chicken was moist and tender, and the sauce was flavorful without being too sweet. I'll definitely be making this again.


Nacius Natacha
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This chicken is so good! I love the combination of honey and citrus. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.


Disha Ajet
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I made this for my family and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mbalenhle Thandeka
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and sweet. I served it over rice and it was the perfect meal for a weeknight dinner.


Dickson Emmanuel
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I wasn't sure how this recipe would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised! The chicken was moist and tender, and the sauce was flavorful without being too sweet. I'll definitely be making this again.


Humble Traveler
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This chicken is so good! I love the combination of honey and citrus. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.


Rick DeGurski
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Saif Mohamed
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This honey citrus chicken was a hit! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and sweet. I served it over rice and it was the perfect meal for a weeknight dinner.