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CITRUS MARINATED CHICKEN 
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tbsp.soy sauce
1/3 cup water
Dash pepper
4 cloves garlic, crushed or pureed
1 tsp. grated orange peel
2 whole bone-in chicken breasts, halved, skin removed
4 slices orange
Freshly chopped Italian parsley
Sprigs of fresh Rosemary

In 2 cup measure combine lemon juice, soy sauce, water, pepper, garlic and orange peel to make marinade. Microwave at High 1 to 2 minutes, or until hot. Allow to cool and infuse for at least 10 minutes.

Place cooled oil with chicken in plastic bag. Refrigerate for at least 1 to 2 hours.

To cook in microwave, arrange chicken in a 12x8-inch baking dish with meatiest portions to outside. Top with orange slices. Pour marinade over chicken. If grilling, brush or spray grill with olive oil and preheat to 350°F.

Microwave Instructions: Cover with wax paper. Microwave at High 13 to 18 minutes, or until meat is tender and no longer pink, rearranging and basting twice.

Grilling Instructions: Grill chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes on each side or until meat is tender and no longer pink. Chicken is best grilled over indirect heat with white-hot coals to one side of grill.

Chicken breast is done when internal temperature reads 160°F on meat thermometer.

Garnish withfresh herbs. Submitted by: CM

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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