grilled orange chicken
categories:  BBQ | Chicken |    

Prepared: 2005-06-22

Ingredients:

• 1 medium size onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange rind
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 6 (8 ounce size) whole, boned, skinned chicken breasts, split

Preparation:

• In shallow, nonreactive container, combine onion, garlic, orange rind, orange juice, lemon juice, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar and Dijon mustard.
• Mix well.
• Place chicken breasts in marinade, turning to coat both sides.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to grill, preferably overnight.
• Turn once or twice during marinating time to permit flavors to penetrate evenly.
• Prepare grill and heat well until glowing coals form.
• If grilling indoors, light broiler.
• Place drained chicken on lightly oiled grill, grilling about 7 minutes per side until lightly charred and cooked through.
• If using broiler, place chicken on oiled broiler rack and broil 7 minutes per side, 4 inches from heating element.
• To test for doneness, pierce chicken at thickest point.
• When juices run clear, chicken is done.

makes 6 servings