How to Make San Diego Grilled Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to grilling, San Diego is renowned for its flavorful and vibrant cuisine. One of the classic dishes that exemplifies this is the San Diego Grilled Chicken. This dish showcases the bold and zesty flavors that are commonly associated with Southern California cuisine, making it a perfect choice for those looking to bring a taste of the West Coast to their backyard barbecue.

The key to the success of San Diego Grilled Chicken lies in its marination and grilling technique. Th...

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Ingredients

  • 2 oranges, zested and juiced
  • 2 lemons, zested and juiced
  • 2 limes, zested and juiced
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup wildflower honey
  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to about 3/4-inch thickness
  • salt and pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 chicken breast halves

  • Stir the orange zest, orange juice, lemon zest, lemon juice, lime zest, lime juice, coriander, red pepper flakes, olive oil, and honey together in a shallow dish. Remove about 1/4 cup of the mixture and set aside for later. Add the chicken breasts to the remaining marinade, turning to coat both sides. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate, turning occasionally, 1 to 4 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate. Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade; discard the marinade.
  • Basting frequently with the reserved sauce, cook the chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    251 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 65mg
    • Sodium: 84mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 64mg
    • Calcium: 67mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 383mg