Tangy Grilled Chicken

Riyaz Lalani (Chef Rizzo)
09 July 2017

Cuisine

Diet Type:Main course

Healthy Hints

Need something to pair this with? Accompany with a healthy wholegrain such as brown rice, quinoa, or a starchy vegetable like corn. A side-salad to complete the dish will transform it into a well-balanced and satisfying meal. You can cut the salt by making a smart swap; opting for a reduced sodium variety of soy sauce or reducing the amount used in the recipe. An excessive intake of salt has been linked to high blood pressure; a major risk factor for stroke, heart disease and kidney disease. You can certainly increase the lemon juice and parsley to compensate.

Ingredients

Ingredients

Marinade:

90 ml soy sauce

40 ml worcestershire sauce

60 ml balsamic vinegar

60 ml lemon juice

¼ tsp lemon zest

40 ml yellow mustard

¾ tbsp garlic paste

1½ tbsp honey

1½ tbsp flat leaf parsley

½ tbsp black pepper (coarsely ground)

150 ml vegetable oil

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8 large chicken breasts, boneless and skinless

 

What does this chart mean?

Serving Weight 212 g
  • Calories369kcal
  • Protein39.0g
  • Fat19.9g
  • Saturated fat3.1g
  • Trans fat0.0g
  • Cholesterol98.0mg
  • Carbohydrate6.9g
  • Sugars (Total)4.2g
  • Fibre0.4g
  • Sodium880.10mg
  • Salt2.2g
  • Iron1.5mg
  • Calcium23.9mg
  • Vitamin C5.9mg
  • Vitamin D0.3mcg
  • Potassium564.5mg

Directions

  1. Combine all the ingredients of the marinade in a large bowl.
  2. Remove the fat and pierce the chicken throughout. This ensures even grilling and allows the marinade to penetrate deeply into the chicken.
  3. Place the chicken in the marinade and let it sit for at least 6 hours in the fridge. The chicken is best marinaded for 6-8 hours. Any longer and the chicken can start to get cooked by the vinegar.
  4. Clean and oil the grill grates.
  5. Preheat the grill to medium, 190 - 200°C / 375°F - 390°F.
  6. Avoid going hotter than 200°C / 390°F as this will dry out the chicken.
  7. Grill the chicken until completely cooked through - about 6 minutes per side depending on the thickness of the breast and the heat of the grill. The Chicken should be at least 74°C / 165°F when pierced with a thermometer at its thickest part.
  8. As the chicken grills, brush generously with the remaining marinade.
  9. As an alternative to the grilling method, you can also place the chicken breasts in an oven-proof dish and place in the oven, or grill under a direct heat (broil). Just ensure that the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches atleast 74°C / 165°F.
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