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.

Loloy Jagualing
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat chicken. The chicken is cooked in a flavorful sauce that's made with honey and citrus fruits. It's a great way to make chicken taste delicious.


Keumawat Nikita
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The chicken is cooked in a flavorful sauce that's made with honey and citrus fruits. It's a great way to change up your usual chicken routine.


Kwanda Mkhize
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This dish is perfect for a warm summer night. The chicken is light and refreshing, and the sauce is tangy and flavorful. It's a great way to enjoy a healthy meal without feeling weighed down.


County diary Sultry
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I love the fact that this recipe is healthy and delicious. The chicken is cooked in a flavorful sauce that's made with honey and citrus fruits. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Shammy Nabira
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made a big batch of chicken on the weekend, and then I used the leftovers to make this dish during the week.


steven Leandro
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I'm not a big cook, but this recipe was so easy to follow. Even I could make it, and it turned out great!


teigan heatwole
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This dish is perfect for a party or potluck. It's easy to make ahead of time, and it can be served hot or cold.


Nour Mhmoud
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can use different types of citrus fruits, and I can also add different vegetables to the sauce. It's always a different dish, but it's always delicious.


Appiah Daniel
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are always delicious.


EDDY SSEMPA
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I made this dish for my boyfriend and he loved it! He said it was the best chicken he had ever had. I will definitely be making this again.


Wwkhan Khan
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a complete meal.


Hlengiwe Masondo
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Theresia Kamenye
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use simple ingredients to create such a flavorful dish.


Ansa Ashfaq
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I've made this recipe several times and it never disappoints. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always delicious. I love the combination of sweet and citrus flavors.


saiib mue
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This is my new favorite chicken recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The chicken is always moist and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. I love serving this dish with rice or noodles.


Eric Root
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. The chicken was so flavorful and the sauce was amazing.


Mbekezeli Manzini
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This honey citrus chicken was a hit with my family! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.