Grilled Chicken a L' Orange
Enjoy this flavorful and citrusy grilled chicken a l'orange
Ingredients
- For the Marinade:
- - 1 orange grated zest only (about 1 tablespoon)
- - 1 medium orange about ⅓ cup juice
- - 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- - 1 pinch cumin
- - ⅓ cup olive oil
- - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar optional
- - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- For the Sauce:
- - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- - 2 tablespoons butter
- - ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- - ½ tablespoon granulated sugar
- - ¼ teaspoon dry mustard
- - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- - 1 cup orange juice
Instructions
- 1. In a 9x13 dish, combine orange zest, orange juice, dry mustard, cumin, olive oil, and red wine vinegar (if using) for the marinade.
- 2. Spread out a sheet of plastic wrap and place chicken breasts on it. Pound the chicken to an even ½ inch thickness. Place chicken in the marinade.
- 3. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Preheat the grill.
- 4. Prepare the sauce by melting butter over low heat in a wide skillet. Stir in flour and cook until it bubbles.
- 5. Add sugar, cinnamon, dry mustard, and red wine vinegar. Stir well.
- 6. Whisk in orange juice. Increase heat to medium and stir until thickened. Keep warm.
- 7. Grill the chicken for 3 to 5 minutes per side until cooked through.
- 8. Serve the grilled chicken on a heated platter with sauce poured over. Serve extra sauce on the side.
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