Description
Zesty Orange Glazed Chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines the sweetness of orange with savory chicken, creating a delightful meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix orange juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger.
- Marinate the chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill or oven to medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from marinade and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill or bake the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
- In a small saucepan, bring the remaining marinade to a boil.
- Mix cornstarch and water in a separate bowl, then add to the boiling marinade to thicken.
- Serve the chicken drizzled with the orange glaze.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Zesty Orange Glazed Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Orange Chicken, Grilled Chicken