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Mesquite-Grilled Breast of Chicken with Citrus Sauce

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Submitted by mama

YIELD

4 servings

PREP

8 hrs

COOK

1 hrs

READY

9 hrs

Ingredients

1 237
CUP ML VEGETABLE OIL
2 2
EACH EACH GARLIC CLOVES
crushed
2 3E+1
TABLESPOONS ML CORIANDER
fresh, minced
1 15
TABLESPOON ML THYME
fresh *
2 2
4 4
EACH EACH CHICKEN BREASTS
skinless, boneless, about 1/2 lb each, halved
2 2
EACH EACH SHALLOTS
minced *
1 5
TEASPOON ML GINGER
fresh,
2 3E+1
TABLESPOONS ML BUTTER, UNSALTED
2 2
EACH EACH LEMONS
the rind, pith, and membrane cut away with a serrated knife and discarded and the fruit chopped, reserving any juice
2 2
EACH EACH LIMES
the rind, pith, and membrane cut away with a serrated knife and discarded and the fruit chopped, reserving any juice
2 2
EACH EACH ORANGES
the rind, pith, and membrane cut away with a serrated knife and discarded and the fruit chopped, reserving any juice
2 473
CUPS ML CHICKEN BROTH
1 5
TEASPOON ML CORNSTARCH
1 5
TEASPOON ML WATER
¼ 59
CUP ML LIQUEUR
plus 2 tb liqueur, grand marnier or cointreau, orange flavor *
1 1
X X WHITE PEPPER
to taste *

Directions

In a ceramic or glass bowl, combine the oil, garlic, coriander, thyme, scallions, and the chicken breasts. Let them marinate, chilled, for at least 8 hours or overnight.

In a saucepan, cook the shallots and the ginger in the butter over a monderately low heat, stirring, until the shallots are softened.

Add the chopped lemons, limes, and oranges with all the reserved juices and simmer the mixture for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the liquid is reduced to a syruplike consistency.

Add the broth, increase the heat to moderate, and boil the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes, or until it is reduced by ⅓.

Mix the cornstarch and water together. Stir in the cornstarch mixture, simmer the sauce for 30 seconds, and strain through a fine sieve into a bowl. Add the Grand Marnier, the white pepper, and salt to taste.

Remove the chicken from the marinade and let it stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.

Grill the chicken on a rack set about 5 inches above the mesquite, turning it once, for 10 to 12 minutes, or until it is just cooked through.

Transfer the chicken to a platter, spoon the sauce over it, and garnish the platter with lemon wedges.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 435g (15.3 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 795 74% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 66g 101%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 92mg 31%
Sodium 241mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 8%
Dietary Fiber 5g 21%
Sugars g
Protein 64g
Vitamin A 11% Vitamin C 117%
Calcium 11% Iron 13%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Trans-fat Free, High Fiber
 
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