Blood Orange Chicken is a delicious chicken marinade that is simple to make and makes this grilled chicken so flavorful and juicy.
Get your grills ready for this amazingly moist and flavorful chicken marinade recipe! You’ll have a delicious homemade dinner done in no time flat! Serve this grilled chicken on a hearty roll, place in a wrap, or slice and put in your favorite salad.
Also try my Whiskey Marinated Steak, Best Chicken Marinade, and Citrus Flank Steak.
How to marinate chicken
It’s so simple! Just throw all of the marinade ingredients into a large Ziploc bag and press around with your fingers. Flatten the chicken a little, then toss it into the marinate. Place the bag into the refrigerator for 4 hours and up to 24 hours.
The longer you let it sit, the more moist and flavorful the chicken will become.
For more great grilling recipes try Best Steak Marinade, Cast Iron Chicken Fajitas, and Citrus Marinated Chicken. I love quick and flavorful meals that are easy to prepare!
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Blood Orange and Brown Sugar Grilled Chicken
Ingredients
- ¼ cup blood orange infused olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ¼ cup Whisky or Bourbon
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Djion mustard
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 2-3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
- In a large plastic zippable storage bag , add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, honey, whiskey, onion powder, garlic powder, mustard, salt, and pepper. Push around with your fingers on the outside of the bag to combine.
- Place each chicken breast into a plastic bag or in between plastic wrap and flatten slightly with a rolling pin or a meat tenderizer.
- Add the flatten chicken breasts to the marinate. Marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 24 hours. The longer you marinate, the more flavorful and moist the chicken will be.
- Preheat your outdoor grill to medium to high. Use tongs to place the chicken on the grill. Drizzle with more marinate. Cook on each side about 6-7 minutes, or until you have good grill marks and the chicken is cooked all the way through.
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Marisa Franca says
Chicken is so much better when you let it marinate in a great marinade. I love citrus with poultry and I bet the taste is fantastic. Lots of flavors coming together for one great dish.
Merryl Rodriguez says
This chicken looks amazing. I’m gonna have to recreate it keto style without the bun
Jessica Robinson says
Absolutely Merryl! This chicken is meant to be enjoyed however you wish! By itself, with seasonal vegetables, on a wrap, or even in a hearty salad. Hope you’ll try it!
Tina says
I absolutely love the blood orange infused olive oil! What an innovative idea! I can’t wait to try this!
Jessica Robinson says
Tina,
Thanks so much! This one is so good! I hope you’ll try it!
Kylee from Kylee Cooks says
This looks and sounds absolutely divine. Brilliant use of flavors – what a combo! Perfect for summer
Jessica Robinson says
Thanks so much Kylee! This chicken is so moist and flavorful!
Laura Dove says
Oh wow I bet that tastes amazing! I bet the sweetness of the citrus adds such. great dimension to the oil, I really need to try this!
Jessica Robinson says
Laura,
Thanks so much! This one is so delicious, I hope you’ll try it!
What Corinne Did says
Oooh this looks so good and is making me so so hungry! I’ll make sure I try it out next time my best friend comes over!
Elaine @ Dishes Delish says
MMM. Blood orange infused oil in a marinade? Perfect! This grilled chicken looks superb!! I have never seen the hard sparkling water before, but I’m definitely intrigued and will look for it!
Jessica Robinson says
Thanks Elaine!! Such a unique flavor and so yummy! Hard Sparkling water seems to be the new trend!
Conscious Health Writer says
Thanks for sharing. Make sure that the sparkling water doesn’t have any additives and aspartame. Some times when they do, they can sabotage your success. You may lose weight momentarily, but not be able to stick with. Aspartame, for example, doesn’t have calories, but cause hunger… I salute you for going a healthier rounte than you were before though! Good work and wishing you the best! 😀
Jessica Robinson says
Thanks for visiting! I am one who does not believe in any artificial sweeteners or additives, because it is terrible and has been known to cause cancer. This is an all natural product. Hope you enjoy this chicken sandwich!
Linda Holbrook says
Didn’t know that about Aspartame!
I’m diabetic and recently bought a sweetener that contains it! I was actually looking for my usual choice and grabbed it by mistake ?! Thanks for the info!
Casey Loo says
Wow… I’ve tried blood orange and I’ve tried grilled chicken. But never in this combination, looks like an interesting munchies especially for the adventure foodie like me.
Sondra Barker says
This looks delicious. Thanks for sharing the recipe! I’m loving the drink as well.
xo, Sondra
Nik says
Gonna recommend my girlfriend this blog for sure. She will love it. Thanks 🙂
Jessica Robinson says
Thanks so much Nik! Hope she stops by soon!
Karly says
This grilled chicken looks delicious! I’ll have to keep my eyes open for blood orange infused olive oil. The hard sparkling water doesn’t look bad either.
Jessica Robinson says
Karly,
Thanks for visiting! Blood Orange Olive oil can be found in specialty grocery stores and on Amazon. Henry’s Sparkling hard water is so refreshing and without the added calories of normal alcohol!
Joan says
I do love a chicken sandwich and this marinade just makes it sound and look even tastier.
Jessica Robinson says
Joan,
Thanks for stopping by! This marinade is so tasty and you’re gonna love the smells of the blood orange!
Jarkable says
Wow this looks absolutely amazing. With summer approaching, I’m always looking for new things to cookout with and this looks like it fits that bill. Thanks!
Jessica Robinson says
Thanks for visiting! You’re gonna love this chicken! So flavorful and super moist. Perfect for summer!
Arkeylah says
I love the recipe and the drink recommendation. I’m always in the market for tasty health meals. The picture of the chicken sandwich is making my mouth water.?
Jessica Robinson says
Thank you so very much! This chicken is incredible and you’ll love Henry’s Hard Sparkling water! Perfect for a hot summer day!