GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn -- Royalty is in the KARE 11 Backyard this week, as we welcome the Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes Alissa Hibst. Alissa shared a family recipe for Grilled Caribbean Chicken breasts.
Grilled Caribbean Chicken Breasts
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon grated gingerroot
1 scallions, finely chopped ( green and white part)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4-1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, to taste
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
In large shallow bowl or resealable bag, mix together orange juice, orange peel, olive oil, lime juice, ginger, garlic, scallion hot pepper sauce and oregano. Add chicken, turning to coat. Cover and marinate in refrigerator about 3 hours or overnight.
Remove chicken from marinade and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Place on prepared grill about 6 inches from heat. (Chicken may also be broiled or cooked on an indoor grill, if desired.) Grill, turning, about 10 minutes or until fork can be inserted in chicken with ease. (Reduce time to 5-6 minutes on indoor grill.).
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