Grilled Honey Glazed Chicken with Green Pea and Mint Sauce
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Calories
- 369 calorie
- Total Fat
- 17 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 3 grams
- Cholesterol
- 73 milligrams
- Sodium
- 430 milligrams
- Carbohydrates
- 24 grams
- Dietary Fiber
- 3 grams
- Protein
- 30 grams
- Sugar
- 17 grams
- Total: 30 min
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 20 min
Ingredients
1/4 cup honey
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
4 whole bone-in chicken breasts
Olive oil, for grilling, optional
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Green Pea and Mint Sauce, recipe follows
Green Pea and Mint Sauce:
2 cups frozen peas, blanched and drained well
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 jalapeno, grilled or roasted, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil or canola oil
1 tablespoon honey
Directions
- Heat grill to medium. Whisk together the honey and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl. Brush the breasts on both sides with oil, if desired, and season with salt and pepper. Grill the breasts for 7 to 10 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Brush with the honey glaze during the last few minutes of cooking. Serve on a bed of sauce or with sauce drizzled over.
Green Pea and Mint Sauce:
- Place peas, vinegar, mint, cilantro, jalapeno, and salt and pepper in a blender and blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the oil and taste for seasoning.
- Add the honey and blend again. If the mixture if too thick, blend in a few tablespoons of cold water.