Last night, I tried another fantastic marinade for grilled chicken. Citrus juices and a variety of herbs and spices provided the chicken with a tropical flavor. In addition, the chicken was as tender and moist as any grilled chicken I’ve ever had. I think the pineapple juice in the marinade was the reason for this. I have heard that pineapple juice is one of the best natural tenderizers for any type of meat.
Here are the ingredients that I used for this marinade:
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- ¼ cup fresh pineapple juice
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
- The juice of one lime
- 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger root
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup chopped red bell pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
This marinade recipe was enough for four boneless and skinless chicken breasts, but I needed eight servings, so I doubled the amounts listed. After grilling the chicken breasts to the proper doneness (the juices were clear), the meat became flavorful and moist. I served it with two of my favorites: grilled bread slices and a selection of grilled vegetables, including eggplant slices, bell pepper strips, onions, and summer squash. Try this great-tasting chicken and let me know what you think.
