GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CITRUS-BBQ GLAZE

This healthy barbecue chicken recipe is easy to make and is packed with so much flavor, thanks to the sweetness from orange zest and juice.

 

MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 60 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS

1 cup barbecue sauce

Zest of 1 orange

¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground pepper

4 chicken leg quarters (about 4 pounds)

Chopped parsley for garnish

1 navel orange, sliced, for garnish

 

METHOD

STEP 1

Whisk barbecue sauce, orange zest, orange juice, oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Remove 1/2 cup sauce for basting. Add chicken pieces to the remaining sauce in the bowl and toss to coat well. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.

STEP 2

Preheat grill to medium heat (325°F). Grill chicken for 5 minutes per side, basting with the reserved sauce once. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue grilling and basting often until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest parts registers 165°F, 15 to 20 minutes more. (Discard any remaining marinade.)

STEP 3

Serve sprinkled with parsley and garnished with orange slices, if desired.

 

Nutrition Value

346 Kcal,

13g fat,

3g saturated fat,

18g fiber,

51g protein,

4g carbs