Grilled Chicken with Citrus Garlic Sauce
Grilled chicken never had such a rich sauce accompaniment with this recipe for citrus garlic sauce. It really adds a distinctive flavor to the already succulent chicken. This grilled chicken recipe is a nice change from your typical grilled chicken recipes.
Notes
For Citrus Garlic Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into bits
- In a saucepan saute garlic in oil over moderately high heat until browned.
- Add broth, juices, salt and pepper and cook until reduced by half; swirl in butter.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 4 whole chicken breasts, skinned, boned and halved
Instructions
- In a shallow dish combine oil, juices and seasonings; add chicken breasts, turning to coat well.
- Let marinate, covered, at least 6 hours or overnight in the refrigerator, turning occasionally.
- Preheat a grill over high heat until hot; drain chicken breasts and thread each piece on a skewer (use rosemary skewers for extra flavor, if desired).
- Grill until done and serve with sauce.
