GRILLED CITRUS MARINATED CHICKEN WITH CITRUS RUM SAUCE

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This chicken recipe is a staple in our home. Everyone, including the kids love it. Such an easy recipe for entertaining! Also, great served with Recipe #312530. I use the leftovers to make my Recipe #367450.

Provided by carmel housewife

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
12 ounces frozen orange juice
18 ounces orange marmalade
2 tablespoons salt
1 orange
2 mangoes
1 lime
1/4 cup rum
3 tablespoons butter
1 habanero pepper
2 tablespoons honey
1 leaf from 2 sprigs cilantro (optional)
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Lightly pound chicken to soften.
  • In a large baking dish, combine thawed Orange Juice, melted Orange Marmalade and Salt.
  • Add chicken and enough water to just cover chicken.
  • Marinate chicken at least 2 or up to 48 hours. (I always make it at least a day ahead for more flavor.).
  • Sauce: (Can be made up a day ahead or frozen and re-heated) :.
  • In a food processor, puree mangoes.
  • Add the juice of 1 orange, 1 lime, 1/4 cup rum, butter, honey, cilantro and salt.
  • Mix in processor and transfer to saucepan.
  • Add whole (not chopped) habanero into saucepan and heat on medium heat until the sauce has your preferred amount of heat.
  • Remove pepper. (If it is still not hot enough after 20 minutes, remove pepper and dice. Slowly add until it is to your taste.
  • Grill chicken and pour sauce over chicken when plating. Tastes great with my posted Coconut Rice, Recipe #312530.

Nigah Hussain
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I would recommend using a different type of citrus for the marinade, such as lemon or lime.


Great Video
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I will definitely be making it again.


Daniel Leyland
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I'm not a fan of rum, so I used orange juice instead. The chicken was still very good.


Mziwakhe James Makhubu
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I found the marinade to be a bit too sweet, but the chicken was still good.


Anna Ch
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This chicken was a bit dry for my taste, but the sauce was excellent.


Lexi Chaney
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is moist and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious.


Mustajab shah
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. I love the combination of citrus and rum in the marinade.


Shannon Burke
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This chicken is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Brian Gitau
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I grilled this chicken for a summer cookout and it was a hit. Everyone loved the citrus flavor.


Junaid shinwari
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I used a different type of citrus for the marinade and it still turned out great. This recipe is very versatile.


Dip Maitra
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfect. My family loved it.


Nargiza Mamadalieva
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This grilled citrus marinated chicken was juicy and flavorful. The citrus rum sauce was a perfect complement, adding a sweet and tangy flavor to the chicken. I would definitely make this again!