Orange Soda Grilled Chicken Recipes

ORANGE SODA GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat grill for indirect cooking as directed by manufacturer. Remove and discard neck and giblets from chicken cavity. Rinse chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
• In small bowl, combine salt, brown sugar and chili powder; mix well. Rub 1 1/2 teaspoons salt mixture inside chicken. Add 1/4 cup marmalade to remaining salt mixture; mix well. Set aside.
• Open beverage can; measure out 2/3 cup beverage. Set aside 3 tablespoons of the beverage and reserve remainder for another use. Add 2 teaspoons of the reserved orange-flavored beverage to marmalade mixture, stirring until brushing consistency. Spray outside of half-full can of beverage with nonstick cooking spray; set in shallow baking pan. Carefully set chicken cavity over can, pushing until chicken balances in pan. Rub skin of chicken with oil.
• When ready to grill, use tongs and spatula to remove chicken and can from pan and set on grill for indirect cooking, making sure chicken is balanced. Cover grill. Cook 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or until chicken juices run clear and instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh registers 180°F. During last 30 minutes of cooking time, brush chicken with marmalade mixture.
• With thick hot pads and tongs, carefully remove chicken and can from grill to clean baking pan or platter. Twist can to remove from chicken. Discard any beverage left in can. Let stand 5 minutes before carving. In small microwave-safe bowl, combine 1/3 cup marmalade and remaining 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon carbonated beverage; mix well. Microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds or until warm. Serve marmalade mixture with chicken.

NICK'S FAVORITE GRILLED ORANGE SODA

Steps:

• Cut all of the oranges in half and sprinkle each with 1/4 teaspoon sugar.
• Heat a grill pan over medium to high heat and cook the oranges in batches, cut-side down, until they are a rich, dark brown color, 3 to 5 minutes. Allow the oranges to cool completely.
• Juice the oranges. Whisk together the turmeric and hot water in a small bowl to dissolve the turmeric. Add to the orange juice and stir to combine.
• Add ice to a glass and fill three-quarters of the way with the orange juice-turmeric mixture. Top with a splash of soda.

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.

ORANGE SOYA SAUCE MARINATED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together orange juice, soy sauce, and garlic. Place chicken in bowl, and coat well with marinade. Cover, and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill on medium heat to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C), and lightly oil grate.
• Place chicken on grill, and cook, turning occasionally, about 25 minutes.

GRILLED ORANGE SESAME CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Cut 1 orange into wedges (peel intact); set aside. Of the remaining 2 oranges, remove zest of 1 and juice of both; place zest and juice in a glass bowl. Add lemon juice, vinegar, pepper, and mustard; whisk. Slowly whisk in sesame oil; set aside.
• Place chicken between two sheets of plastic wrap; pound with a meat tenderizer to 1/2 inch thick. Place chicken in a glass bowl; pour half reserved vinaigrette over chicken. Coat thoroughly, cover with plastic wrap, and chill 1 to 2 hours.
• Heat a grill or grill pan until very hot. Coat asparagus and zucchini with olive oil; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Grill vegetables and reserved orange wedges until tender. Remove chicken from marinade; season with remaining teaspoon salt; discard marinade. Grill until browned on both sides and cooked through. Arrange chicken and vegetables on platter; sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve with remaining reserved vinaigrette.

CHRIS' GRILLED ORANGE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place the chicken into a large bowl, and pour in the lemon juice, lime juice and orange juice. Sprinkle the mint leaves over, and drizzle with honey. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Preheat a grill for medium heat. When the grill is hot, lightly brush the grate with oil.
• Place the chicken onto the preheated grill, and discard the marinade. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until no longer pink and juices run clear.

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.

ORANGE SODA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Slice halfway through each breast or thigh 3 to 5 times (season with salt and pepper if desired).
• Rub a little brown sugar on each piece and place in a 9 x13" pan.
• Bake 20 minutes at 350 degrees. Pour orange soda over chicken just to cover then bake an additional 30 minutes.
• Remove chicken and thicken sauce with cornstarch and water. Serve chicken with sauce on top.