Grilled Orange Chicken Strips
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These savory marinated chicken strips are great for a picnic or backyard barbecue. I grill them right along with sausages and hot dogs. Skewering the chicken makes it easy to handle, but you can put the strips directly on the grill or broil them in the oven if you prefer.
-Marion Lowery, Medford, Oregon
SERVINGS: 4
CATEGORY: Lower Fat
METHOD: Grill (gas or charcoal)
TIME: Prep: 15 min. + marinating Grill: 10 min.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh orange segments
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch strips
Directions:
Combine the first nine ingredients in a resealable plastic bag or shallow glass container; add chicken and turn to coat. Seal or cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Drain and discard marinade. Thread meat on metal or soaked wood skewers. Grill, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 6-8 minutes or until juices run clear, turning often. Yield: 4 servings.