Citrus Sesame Chicken

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Nutritional Info

Per serving: about -
cal 249
pro 39 g
total fat 7 g
sat. fat 1 g
carb 6 g
fibre 0
chol 99 mg
sodium 302 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 1
iron 6
vit A 1
vit C 17
folate 4

Bone-in chicken is economical and tends to be flavourful and juicy. Of course, you can use legs and thighs, also.

Ingredients

  • 1 1orangeoranges
  • 1 1lemonlemons
  • 1 1limelimes
  • 2 tbsp 2tbspsoy sauce
  • 1 tbsp 1tbspvegetable oil
  • 1/2 tsp 1/2tsphot pepper sauce
  • 6 6chicken breastchicken breasts, skinned (3 lb/1.5 kg total)
  • 1 tbsp 1tbspsesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp 1tbspsesame oil
  • 1 tbsp 1tbspliquid honey

Preparation

Finely grate rinds of orange, lemon and lime into large bowl. Squeeze out juices and add to bowl. Stir in soy sauce, vegetable oil and hot pepper sauce. Add chicken and turn to coat; let stand for 20 minutes. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.)

Reserving marinade, place chicken, bone side down, on greased grill over medium heat; brush generously with marinade. Discard remaining marinade. Close lid and grill for 25 minutes. Turn and grill for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine sesame seeds, sesame oil and honey; brush over both sides of chicken. Grill until no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes.

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: June 2003

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