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Grilled Chicken with Citrus-BBQ Glaze

Name: Grilled Chicken with Citrus-BBQ Glaze
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Ingredients: 1 cup barbecue sauce; Zest of 1 orange; ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground pepper; 4 chicken leg quarters (about 4 pounds); Chopped parsley for garnish; 1 navel orange, sliced, for garnish

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This healthy barbecue chicken recipe is easy to make and is packed with so much flavor, thanks to the sweetness from orange zest and juice. You can make this recipe with whole chicken legs or all drumsticks or thighs. This recipe is part of our Juneteenth Family Cookout Menu.

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Andrea Mathis, M.A., RDN, LD

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Recipe Summary

active:

35 mins

total:

1 hr 15 mins

Servings:

4

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free
Egg Free
Gluten-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
High-Protein

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Ingredient Checklist

1 cup barbecue sauce
Zest of 1 orange
¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper
4 chicken leg quarters (about 4 pounds)
Chopped parsley for garnish
1 navel orange, sliced, for garnish

Directions

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Step 1
Whisk barbecue sauce, orange zest, orange juice, oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Remove 1/2 cup sauce for basting. Add chicken pieces to the remaining sauce in the bowl and toss to coat well. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.

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Step 2
Preheat grill to medium heat (325°F). Grill chicken for 5 minutes per side, basting with the reserved sauce once. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue grilling and basting often until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest parts registers 165°F, 15 to 20 minutes more. (Discard any remaining marinade.)
Step 3
Serve sprinkled with parsley and garnished with orange slices, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 leg

Per Serving:

346 calories; fat 13g; cholesterol 241mg; sodium 342mg; carbohydrates 4g; protein 51g; sugars 3g; niacin equivalents 15mg; saturated fat 3g; vitamin a iu 126IU; potassium 659mg.

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