Pechuga a la Plancha [Video+Recipe] Juicy Grilled Chicken Breast

A popular dish for being healthy and economical, here is the easiest and most delicious way to prepare finger-licking grilled chicken breast.

📝 Ingredients

• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (or parsley if you prefer)
• 1 head of minced garlic
• 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons sour orange juice (or 1/4 cup lime juice)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon ground annatto
• 4 boneless (whole, skinless chicken breasts)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- 1. Make marinade ---
2. 2Make marinade: In a large bowl, mix cilantro, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, orange juice, olive oil, and annatto.Let stand while you cut the chicken.
3. 3--- 2. Cutting the chicken ---
4. 4Cutting the chicken: With a sharp knife, butterfly cut the chicken, dividing each breast into two halves as separate fillets.
5. 5--- 3. Marinate the chicken ---
6. 6Marinate the chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, and stir to coat them all in the marinade. Cover with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
7. 7--- 4. Cooking the chicken ---
8. 8Cooking the chicken: Heat griddle, grill or skillet over high heat. Add, depending on the size of the pan or grill, two or three fillets and cook for 3 minutes or until lightly browned.Turn over, and cook the other side, or until the internal temperature reaches 74 ºC [165 ºF] measured with a meat thermometer (about 6 minutes in total).
9. 9--- 5. Making the sauce ---
10. 10Making the sauce: While the breasts are cooking, heat the marinade over medium heat in a small saucepan until reduced by half. Remove from heat.
11. 11--- 6. Serve ---
12. 12Serve the breasts accompanied by the sauce in a small bowl.