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Triple Citrus Chicken Breasts

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A Tangy Delight

"If you like it wicked tangy like zinger level this recipe is for you. I will say the first batch of marinade I made the balsamic vinegar was too much. Overall the taste was good but had too much of a bite for me and maybe use 1/2 of the suggest vinegar.. Hubby didn't like it." - angelalaw

Yield: 6 Ready in 45 minutes

Cuisine: AmericanMain Ingredient: Chicken

(4.1, 28) 89% would make again (reviews)

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Servings          
Original recipe makes 6
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 tsplemon zest; grated
1 tsporange zest; grated
1 cloveGarlic; peeled and minced
1 tblspoonsChives; chopped
1 tspSalt
1/4 tspBlack pepper
3 tblspoonsFresh lime juice
2 tblspoonsFresh Lemon Juice
1 tblspoonsHoney
1 tspBalsamic vinegar
2 tblspoonsVegetable oil
2 tblspoonsHeavy cream

Triple Citrus Chicken Breasts Preparation

Between two layers of plastic wrap, pound chicken breasts with meat mallet to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch. Place chicken in large, self-sealing plastic bag.

In medium bowl, whisk together lemon zest, orange zest, garlic, chives, salt, pepper, lime juice, lemon juice, honey and balsamic vinegar. Pour into bag, over chicken. Close bag securely and turn to distribute marinade. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or as long as 24 hours, turning occasionally.

Remove chicken from bag. Shake excess marinade into bag and reserve.

In large, heavy, nonstick skillet over high heat, warm oil. Saute chicken until browned, about 2 - 3 minutes per side. Lower heat to medium and continue cooking until chicken is done, about 2 more minutes per side. Transfer to serving platter and cover to keep warm.

Pour reserved marinade into skillet and bring to a boil over high heat. Scrape the bottom of pan with a wooden spoon to loosen any browned bits. Add any liquid that has collected around chicken and let mixture boil for 2 minutes, until slightly thickened and reduced. Stir in cream; cook for another minute. Pour hot sauce over chicken breasts. Garnish with slices of lime, lemon or orange.

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Republished with Permission, National Chicken Council

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  • Calories Per Serving: 295
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    Triple Citrus Chicken Breasts Reviews

    Give it a rating Would you make it again?   [please sign in to add your comment]
    Was real nice :)
    1 months, 6 days, 5 hours, 18 minutes ago
    This is a favorite with our friends when we have them round for dinner
    1 months, 3 weeks, 5 days, 15 hours, 44 minutes ago
    I added some Patron tequila when cooking it and it came out great! I will definitely make this again.
    4 months, 2 weeks, 4 days, 4 hours, 51 minutes ago
    Loved this! Next time I will have to make with more sauce than before, but overall it was delish!
    4 months, 2 weeks, 4 days, 17 hours, 10 minutes ago
    8 months, 3 weeks, 1 days, 10 hours, 11 minutes ago
    I loved this recipe! It was delicious and tangy! I made it with plain white rice because the chicken has a great flavor already! Somehow my sauce looked darker than the picture, lol. Overall it was good and I'd make it again. My bf also enjoyed it!
    11 months, 5 days, 11 hours, 25 minutes ago
    Loved it! Didn't use the exact amount of the ingredients, and the oranges I used where really sweet, so not too acidic as other reviewrs say. Definitely would do it again.
    11 months, 2 weeks, 4 days, 17 hours, 23 minutes ago
    Just gorgeous. Next time, I think I'll make more than the stated amount of sauce, though, my wife likes a lot of sauce.
    1 years, 3 days, 16 hours, 27 minutes ago
    If you like it wicked tangy like zinger level this recipe is for you. I will say the first batch of marinade I made the balsamic vinegar was too much. Overall the taste was good but had too much of a bite for me and maybe use 1/2 of the suggest vinegar.. Hubby didn't like it.
    1 years, 3 weeks, 16 hours, 54 minutes ago
    I love this recipe.
    1 years, 4 months, 2 days, 10 hours, 25 minutes ago
    Very good, easy chicken entree. Simple to make.
    1 years, 6 months, 1 weeks, 3 days, 9 hours, 42 minutes ago
    Didn't have all ingredients on hand but improvised and still turned out great! Kids loved it.
    1 years, 6 months, 2 weeks, 6 hours, 41 minutes ago
    Good one
    2 years, 6 months, 4 weeks, 20 hours, 54 minutes ago
    Delicious! I marinated the chicken for about 3 hours and that was plenty. It was already started to get 'cooked' by the marinade. Next time I'll only marinate for 1 to 2 hours. Definitely a keeper.
    2 years, 8 months, 2 days, 17 hours, 41 minutes ago
    I've not made this exact recipe but a similar with more orange juice and honey. Made a sandwich topped with sliced avocados, Swiss cheese and mayo. D Lish.
    2 years, 8 months, 2 weeks, 6 days, 3 hours, 19 minutes ago
    Delicious!!!
    2 years, 8 months, 3 weeks, 4 days, 14 hours, 46 minutes ago
    Good chicken. Flavorful without being overpowering. Seemed just a tad on the bitter side, I'll probably use a bit more honey next time I make this.
    3 years, 1 months, 1 weeks, 1 days, 14 hours, 33 minutes ago
    First bite, we thought it was a little too tangy, but found that with a sprinkling of salt and freshly cracked pepper, it was great. Results in a pretty good sauce for dipping crusty bread into.
    3 years, 3 months, 6 days, 7 hours, 13 minutes ago
    This was ok. The marinade made the chiken kind of mealy. Easy enough though.
    4 years, 1 months, 5 days, 16 hours, 40 minutes ago
    There was too much citrus for my liking, it was overpowering. Next time I will tone it down. The marinade does tenderize the chicken nicely.
    4 years, 6 months, 3 weeks, 2 days, 13 hours, 58 minutes ago

    Tags

    1. Summer
    2. Spring
    3. Fall
    4. Bake
    5. Main Dish
    6. American
    7. Chicken
    8. Dinner
    9. Citrus

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