GRILLED CHICKEN ADOBO

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Once you make the authentic Achiote Sauce Base, you're home free! This is just wonderful Mexican-inspired grilled chicken that has sophisticated but familiar flavors that are easy to enjoy.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 10h40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (3 pounds)
1/4 cup Achiote Sauce Base
1 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place chicken in shallow glass or plastic dish or resealable plastic food-storage bag. Mix remaining ingredients; pour over chicken. Cover dish or seal bag and refrigerate 2 hours.
  • Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Remove chicken from marinade; reserve marinade. Cover and grill chicken 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning and brushing with marinade 2 or 3 times, until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.
  • Heat remaining marinade to boiling. Boil uncovered 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg

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