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Spanish Chicken Breasts Marinated in Citrus and Tarragon

Difficulty: easy
Fuel Type:
  • People

    Serves 4

  • Prep Time

    15 min.

  • Marinating Time

    3 to 4 h

  • Barbecue Time

    8 to 12 min.

Ingredients
Instructions

the Ingredients

Spanish Chicken Breast
  • Completed step boneless chicken breast halves (with skin)

Marinade

  • Completed step ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Completed step ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh tarragon
  • Completed step 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
  • Completed step Zest and juice of 1 orange
  • Completed step Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • Completed step 2 teaspoons salt
  • Completed step 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • Completed step 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • Completed step ½ teaspoon chilli powder
  • Completed step ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Place all the marinade ingredients into a medium bowl and whisk to combine.
  • Place the chicken breasts in a large, resealable plastic bag and pour in the marinade. Press the air out of the bag and seal tightly. Turn the bag several times to distribute the marinade, place the bag in a bowl, and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade and reserve the marinade. Pour the marinade into a small saucepan and boil for 1 full minute.
  • Prepare the barbecue for direct cooking over medium heat (180° to 230°C).
  • Barbecue the chicken, skin side down first, over direct medium heat, with the lid closed, until the meat is firm and the juices run clear, 4 to 6 minutes on each side. Baste with the boiled marinade once halfway through cooking.
    Barbecue the chicken, skin side down first, over medium heat, with the lid closed, until the meat is firm and the juices run clear, 4 to 6 minutes on each side. Baste with the boiled marinade once halfway through cooking.

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