Grilled Spicy Citrus Chicken Recipe

Grilled Spicy Citrus Chicken Recipe

  • 1 pound chicken breasts, no skin
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon orange extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon Splenda®
  1. In a small non-metallic bowl, add the vinegar, lemon juice, lime juice, lemon pepper, orange extract, cumin, chili powder, allspice and a pinch of salt. Vigorously whisk the vinaigrette while you (or a helper) slowly add the canola oil. (This can also be done in a food processor).
  2. Rinse chicken and pierce deeply several times with a fork or knife. In a baggie pour 1/2 of the vinaigrette (reserve the remainder) and add the skinless chicken pieces. Squish it around to get the pieces coated. Do this every 5 minutes for 15 or 20 minutes. Discard marinade.
  3. With the reserved vinaigrette add 2 Tbsp of water, mustard and Splenda. This will be used as the basting sauce.
  4. Meanwhile prepare your grill; just fire up one side of the grill. Over a medium-high heat, sear the chicken pieces on both sides. About 2 minutes per side with the lid up. Then move the chicken to the non-heated side of the grill, close the lid and cook for about 30 minutes. With a spoon or basting brush start basting chicken after about 10 minutes and then continue every 5 minutes or so until done.