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Spicy Orange Basil Chicken

Spicy Orange Basil Chicken
Cook Time
45 min
Yields
6 servings

The spicy-sweet baste keeps the chicken moist when grilling. By removing the skin before cooking, fat per leg is reduced by about 10 grams.

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ingredients

6
chicken, legs
1
tsp orange, grated, rind
½
cup orange, juice
¼
cup vinegar, red, wine
¼
cup vinegar, balsamic
1
Tbsp oil, olive
2
garlic, cloves, minced
1 ½
tsp basil, dried
½
tsp salt
½
tsp pepper, hot, flakes
¼
cup marmalade, Seville, orange
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directions

Step 1

Remove skin from chicken; separate into drumsticks and thighs.

Step 2

Place in single layer in shallow dish.

Step 3

Whisk together orange rind and juice, vinegar, oil, garlic, basil, salt and hot pepper flakes; pour over chicken.

Step 4

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or for up to
12 hours.

Step 5

Reserving marinade, place chicken on greased grill over medium heat; close lid and cook, turning once, for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 6

Meanwhile, in saucepan, bring reserved marinade and marmalade to boil; boil, stirring, for 3 minutes or until slightly thickened.

Step 7

Brush half over chicken; cook, turning often and brushing with remaining marinade, for 10 minutes or until juices run clear when chicken is pierced.

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