Honey-Citrus Chicken Recipe

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Honey-Citrus Chicken
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  1. Puree pineapple, jalapeño and garlic in blender until almost smooth. Pour pineapple puree into 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass dish. Add orange juice, lime juice, soy sauce, chopped cilantro, chopped basil, black pepper, orange peel and lime peel to puree. Stir to combine. Add chicken to marinade and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, turning often, (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.)
  2. Remove chicken from marinade. Using rubber spatula, lightly scrape excess marinade from chicken. Strain marinade into heavy medium saucepan. Transfer 1/3 cup marinade to small bowl; whisk in honey. Boil remaining marinade until reduced to 1 1/2 cups sauce, about 15 minutes. Whisk in butter. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
  3. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush grill with oil. Grill chicken until cooked through, turning and basting often with reserved honey marinade, about 10 minutes.
  4. Transfer chicken to platter. Garnish with cilantro and basil sprigs. Serve passing sauce separately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 327.09 Kcal (1369 kJ)
Calories from fat 102.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.43g 18%
Cholesterol 150.69mg 50%
Sodium 1141.34mg 48%
Potassium 789.19mg 17%
Total Carbs 10.49g 3%
Sugars 7.78g 31%
Dietary Fiber 0.44g 2%
Protein 48.49g 97%
Vitamin C 23.3mg 39%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.3mg 1%
Calcium 24.3mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 106.47 Kcal (446 kJ)
Calories from fat 33.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.72g 18%
Cholesterol 49.05mg 50%
Sodium 371.52mg 48%
Potassium 256.89mg 17%
Total Carbs 3.41g 3%
Sugars 2.53g 31%
Dietary Fiber 0.14g 2%
Protein 15.78g 97%
Vitamin C 7.6mg 39%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 7.9mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.4
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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