How to Make Zesty Summer Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

As the warm weather arrives, it's the perfect time to enjoy light and refreshing meals. One dish that is sure to be a hit at your summer gatherings is zesty summer chicken. This recipe combines the juicy and tender texture of chicken with the vibrant flavors of citrus and herbs, creating a dish that is bursting with summertime freshness.

Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, a picnic in the park, or simply enjoying a meal at home, zesty summer chicken is a versatile and crowd-pl...

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Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons grated lime zest
  • 6 (6 ounce) skin-on, boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Whisk the soy sauce, lime juice, sunflower oil, jalapeno pepper, garlic, ginger, coriander, brown sugar, and lime zest together in a bowl until the sugar dissolves. Place the chicken into a resealable plastic bag, and pour the marinade overtop. Mix to coat chicken, then seal bag, and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  • Heat a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, and shake off excess. Place into skillet, skin-side down, and cook until the skin crisps, about 4 minutes. Turn chicken over, and continue cooking on the other side until no longer pink in the center. Once done, remove the chicken and keep warm. Pour the remaining marinade into a skillet. Dissolve cornstarch in water, and stir into the sauce until thickened and clear. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 5 minutes. Serve chicken with sauce.
  • Nutrition

    296 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 96mg
    • Sodium: 984mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 34g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 29mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 313mg