Pechuga a la plancha, saftige gegrillte Hähnchenbrust

Zutaten

• 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)

Zubereitung

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   --- 1. Make marinade ---

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   Make 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.

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   --- 2. Cutting the chicken ---

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   Cutting the chicken: With a sharp knife, butterfly cut the chicken, dividing each breast into two halves as separate fillets.

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   --- 3. Marinate the chicken ---

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   Marinate 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.

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   --- 4. Cooking the chicken ---

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   Cooking 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).

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   --- 5. Making the sauce ---

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    Making the sauce: While the breasts are cooking, heat the marinade over medium heat in a small saucepan until reduced by half. Remove from heat.

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    --- 6. Serve ---

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    Serve the breasts accompanied by the sauce in a small bowl.