Citrus-Marinated Chicken Recipe

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This juicy, zesty chicken stars in many of my family’s summer meals. While there are a million ways to dress up poultry, you’ll find yourself turning to this recipe again and again. It’s that quick and easy! —Deborah Gretzinger, Green Bay, WI

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Citrus-Marinated Chicken Recipe

Prep: 10 min. + marinating Grill: 10 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup orange juice
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)

Directions

Combine the first eight ingredients in a large resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 chicken breast half equals 195 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 94 mg cholesterol, 161 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 34 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 5 lean meat.

Originally published as Citrus-Marinated Chicken in Simple & Delicious April/May 2013, p54