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Sweet and Sour Barbecued Chicken

Tasty sweet and sour barbecue chicken that will be a party pleaser.mags

  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed through a garlic press
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • juice of 1/2 lime
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts sweet sour chicken

Step 1. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the garlic, vinegar, lime and lemon juices, brown sugar, mustard, honey, and salt and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil (a fun job for kids).

Step 2. Reserve two portions of the mixture for basting and for dipping sauce, then add the chicken to the dish and turn it to coat.

Step 3. Grill the chicken for about 4 minutes per side or until the juices run clear. During the last minutes of cooking, baste the chicken with one portion of the reserved sauce to glaze it.

Step 4. Garnish with chopped Italian parsley, if desired.

 


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