Cook the Book: Citrus-Marinated Grilled Chicken Breasts

Name: Cook the Book: Citrus-Marinated Grilled Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoons dried thyme; 4 Tbsps plain dry bread crumbs; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 3 Tbsps fresh lemon juice; 296 milliliters fresh orange juice; 6 servings Salt to taste; 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and halved; 2 Tbsps soy sauce

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Cook the Book: Citrus-Marinated Grilled Chicken Breasts From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up soy sauce, lemon juice, orange juice, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the lemon juice you could follow this main course with the Lemon Shortbread Cookies with Lemon Icing The Fourth Of July will be even more special with this recipe. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet.

Instructions

Sprinkle the chicken breasts lightly on both sides with salt and put the chicken in a shallow glass or ceramic bowl.

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Chicken Breast

Whole Chicken

Salt

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Bowl

Combine the orange juice, lemon juice, ginger, thyme, soy sauce, and bread crumbs in a small bowl, stirring to make a thin paste.

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Breadcrumbs

Orange Juice

Lemon Juice

Soy Sauce

Ginger

Thyme

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Bowl

Pour the paste over the chicken and rub it into the chicken. Cover and refrigerate for no longer than 6 hours, letting the chicken come to room temperature before grilling.

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Whole Chicken

Dry Seasoning Rub

Prepare a charcoal or gas grilL Lightly spray the grill rack with vegetable oil cooking spray. Light the coals or heating elements, and let them burn or heat until moderately hot.

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Vegetable Oil Cooking Spray

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Grill

Put the chicken on the grill and cook for 12 to 16 minutes, turning several times with tongs, until cooked through and the juices run clear when the breast meat is pierced with a small, sharp knife and the crumbs are browned.

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Meat

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Grill

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