Orange Mustard Grilled Chicken Recipes

GRILLED ORANGE CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine juice, sugars and salt; bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until mixture reaches a glaze consistency. Remove from heat; stir in mustard and orange zest., Sprinkle chicken with lemon pepper. On a lightly greased grill rack, grill chicken, covered, over medium heat 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°, brushing occasionally with some of the sauce during the last 5 minutes. Serve with remaining sauce.

GRILLED CHICKEN A L' ORANGE

Steps:

• 1. In a 9x13 dish make the marinade by combining the first 5 ingredients; zest, juice, mustard, cumin, if using, and vinegar.
• 2. Spread out a sheet of plastic wrap about 2 feet long and place chicken breasts on it.
• 3. Spread another sheet of plastic wrap over the chicken breasts.
• 4. With flat side of a mallet, pound the chicken to an even 1/2 inch thickness.
• 5. Remove plastic wrap and place chicken in marinade.
• 6. Cover and allow to marinate 30 minutes to 1 hour.
• 7. When you are ready to cook the chicken, preheat the grill.
• 8. Then prepare the sauce.
• 9. In a wide skillet, melt the butter over low heat and stir in the flour.
• 10. Cook this roux over low heat for a minute or two, until it bubbles.
• 11. Add the sugar, cinnamon, mustard and vinegar and stir until well combined.
• 12. Whisk in the orange juice, bring the heat up to medium, and stir until thickened.
• 13. Lower the heat and cover the pan to keep the sauce hot while you grill the chicken.
• 14. Grill the chicken just until cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
• 15. When serving, place the grilled chicken on a heated platter, pour some of the sauce over it and pass the rest of the sauce.
• 16. Serves 4.

GRILLED ORANGE CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except the chicken in a large resealable plastic bag; seal then lightly shake to mix.
• Add the chicken then turn to coat well.
• Seal and refrigerate 1-2 hours.
• Drain and discard marinade.
• Grill uncovered, over medium-hot coals, turning often, 10-15 minutes or until juices run clear.