Description
This Grilled Citrus Chicken with Glaze recipe is a perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors that complement juicy grilled chicken breasts. The citrus glaze adds a bright and flavorful touch to the dish, making it a delightful option for a summer meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Citrus Glaze:
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- Season Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Drizzle with olive oil and rub to coat evenly.
- Prepare Glaze: In a small saucepan, combine orange juice, lemon juice, honey, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard. Simmer and stir in the cornstarch slurry until thickened.
- Grill Chicken: Grill the chicken for 6–7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Brush with citrus glaze during the last few minutes of grilling.
- Finish and Serve: Reserve some glaze to drizzle over the chicken when serving.
Notes
- For extra citrus flavor, marinate chicken in a mix of orange and lemon juice for 30 minutes before grilling.
- You can use lime juice as a substitute for lemon if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with glaze
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
