GRILLED CITRUS CHICKEN WITH GRILLED TROPICAL FRUIT

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Grilled Citrus Chicken with Grilled Tropical Fruit image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

7 pounds chicken pieces, excluding wings, washed and dried
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup dark rum
6 garlic cloves, chopped
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 Chipotle chiles, canned or rehydrated in vinegar
3 red peppers, seeded and chopped
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
2 large mangos, peeled, pitted and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 ripe bananas, peeled and cut on the bias into thick slices
1 pineapple, peeled and sliced
Juice of 1 lime
Vegetable oil, for the grill
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Place the chicken pieces in a baking dish. In a blender, combine the citrus juices, rum, garlic, sugar, chipotles, red peppers, onion, vinegar and olive oil. Pulse gently. Pour marinade over the chicken pieces, cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. Turn the chicken once. Remove the chicken from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Preheat the grill.
  • Place the mango pieces, banana slices and pineapple on a sheet of foil and brush with lime juice. Set aside.
  • When the grill is ready, brush with vegetable oil. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Place the chicken pieces, cavity sides down, on the grill and cook for 10 minutes. Turn and baste with the marinade and continue cooking for another 10 minutes. Baste and turn chicken every 5 minutes for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until chicken is tender.
  • Lightly brush the fruits with melted butter. Set the foil on the grill during the last 10 minutes of cooking time. Perforate the foil to allow the heat to reach the fruit, then fold the foil into a packet and cook until the fruit is slightly limp and lightly charred.
  • Place the chicken on a platter and arrange the fruit along the edges.

Nodi islam Raju
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Parima Poudel
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out perfect.


Jaden Berry
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I loved the flavors in this dish. It was so refreshing.


Jeremy Hawkins
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This recipe was amazing! I will definitely be making it again.


Fantasia Moore
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. I think I would try a different recipe next time.


Faith Depriest
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The fruit was too tart. I think I would use sweeter fruit next time.


surur ghazi
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The chicken was bland. I think I would add more spices to the marinade next time.


Alexander Ahmann
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I would try a simpler recipe next time.


Linda Thomas
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the fruit was delicious. I think I would try marinating the chicken for longer next time.


maria msomi
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. I would recommend using less sugar in the marinade.


Marty Hernandez
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The citrus and tropical fruit really complemented each other. I will definitely be making this again.


Afzalkhan Afzalkhan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. The citrus marinade gave it a nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Tracy Sharrett
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the fruit was sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


Zidi jan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken came out perfectly. The citrus marinade really infused the chicken with flavor. I served it with grilled pineapple and mango, and it was a delicious and healthy meal.


chanel macharia
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This grilled citrus chicken with grilled tropical fruit was a hit at my last dinner party. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the fruit was perfectly caramelized. I will definitely be making this again.