Basil Orange Chicken Recipe

Basil Orange Chicken

From pleclare 14 years ago

Marinating in orange and basil gives the chicken bright and fresh flavor. Perfect for warm weather. Good Housekeeping

From orange,grate 1-1/2 tsps. peel and squeeze 4 Tbs juice. From lemons,grate 1-1/2 tsp peel and squeeze 1/3c juice.
In med. bowl,combine 1 tsp of each peel and 1 Tbs orange juice with half of basil,1 Tbs olive oil,1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper.
With flat side of meat mallet,pound chicken breasts to an even 1/2" thickness. Add chicken to citrus mixture,turning to coat;set aside.
In small pitcher or bowl,combine sugar,1/8 tsp salt,1/8 tsp pepper and remaining citrus peels,citrus juice,basil and oil;set aside.(Can be made to this point up to 8 hours ahead. Cover chicken and citrus sauce and refrigerate).
Preheat large ridged grill pan or prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling on med-high.Add chicken to grill,cook 4 mins.Turn chicken over and cook 3 to 4 mins longer or till no longer pink in center.. Garnish with citrus slices.

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DetroitTokyo 13 years ago
Sounds good!
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dennydca ate it and said...
I made this dish a few nights ago, and it was great! I had to double the marinade amount, because I had very large chicken breasts. I cooked them on the grill, and the smell was wonderful. I did make a few adjustments to the sauce. I added capers, sundried tomatoes, chicken stock and cornstarch to make a pan sauce. The leftover chicken made a wonderful Chicken Caesar Salad the next night. Thanks for sharing this recipe!!!
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jabec 14 years ago
How much basil?
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sday5 14 years ago
this sounds very nice
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I made this dish a few nights ago, and it was great! I had to double the marinade amount, because I had very large chicken breasts. I cooked them on the grill, and the smell was wonderful. I did make a few adjustments to the sauce. I added capers, su...more

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