GRILLED CITRUS CHICKEN

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It's the OJ, lemon juice and garlic marinade that makes this chicken sizzle.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup frozen (thawed) orange juice concentrate
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 3/4 lb)

Steps:

  • In shallow glass or plastic dish or resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix all ingredients except chicken. Add chicken; turn to coat with marinade. Cover dish or seal bag; refrigerate, turning chicken occasionally, at least 2 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. Remove chicken from marinade; reserve marinade. Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 15 to 20 minutes, turning chicken and brushing with marinade occasionally, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).
  • Heat remaining marinade to boiling; boil and stir 1 minute. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

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