Grilled Mojo Chicken Breasts
Serves: 6
Total Time: 40 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty Level: Easy
BY EMEALS
INGREDIENTS
3 oranges
8 cloves garlic, minced
3 Tbsp chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
3 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme (or use 1 Tbsp dried)
1 tsp salt
2½ lb bone-in chicken breasts
INSTRUCTIONS
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Grate zest and squeeze juice from oranges into a bowl; add garlic, peppers, thyme, and salt.
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Place half of marinade and chicken in a large zip-top bag. Seal bag, and turn to coat; reserve remaining marinade for basting.
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Marinate chicken in refrigerator 30 minutes, turning bag once or twice.
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Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Grill chicken 20 to 25 minutes or until done, turning and basting occasionally with reserved marinade.
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Remove from heat. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
