Honey Grilled Chicken Breasts

Attributed to: Mary Horn

Category: Grilling

Description: Simple grilled chicken preparation for a quick cookout. 

Prep time: 5 minutes + 4-8 hours marinating time

Total time: 4-8 hours including marinating

Servings: 6

Difficulty rating: 3

Ingredients:

1/4 cup Fresh orange juice (juice from one orange is about 1/4 cup)

3 Tablespoons Honey

2 Tablespoons Fresh lemon juice 

2 Tablespoons Soy sauce

1 Tablespoon Peeled & minced fresh ginger (can substitute 1 teaspoon of ginger powder)

1 Tablespoon Minced garlic (can substitute 1 teaspoon garlic powder)

1 1/2 Teaspoon Sea salt 

1/2 Teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper

6 (4-6 ounce) Boneless/skinless chicken breasts, rinsed and patted dry.

Special tools/utensils needed:

Charcoal or gas grill

Meat thermometer

Directions: 

1. Combine all ingredients except chicken in a large bowl and mix. 

2. Add the chicken breasts and toss well in the marinade to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight, turning occasionally. Bring to room temperature before grilling.

3. Grill the chicken breasts over hot coals, 3 " from the heat source, for 4 to 5 minutes per side. .Chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches 165F. Remove to a plate and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.