Grilled Orange Sesame Chicken and Vegetables |
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Prep Time: 120 Minutes Cook Time: 120 Minutes |
Ready In: 240 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
3 oranges |
1 lemon, juice of |
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar |
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
2 teaspoons dijon mustard |
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil |
3 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half |
2 lbs asparagus, trimmed |
6 small zucchini, cut on the diagonal 1/4-inch thick |
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil |
1 1/2 teaspoons salt |
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds |
Directions:
1. Cut 1 orange into wedges (peel intact); set aside.
2. Of the remaining 2 oranges, remove zest of 1 and juice of both; place zest and juice in a glass bowl.
3. Add lemon juice, vinegar, pepper, and mustard; whisk.
4. Slowly whisk in sesame oil; set aside.
5. Place chicken between two sheets of plastic wrap; pound with a meat tenderizer to 1/2 inch thick.
6. Place chicken in a glass bowl; pour half reserved vinaigrette over chicken.
7. Coat thoroughly, cover with plastic wrap, and chill 1-2 hours .
8. Heat a grill or grill pan until very hot.
9. Coat asparagus and zucchini with olive oil; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
10. Grill vegetables and reserved orange wedges until tender.
11. Remove chicken from marinade; season with remaining teaspoon salt; discard marinade.
12. Grill until browned on both sides and cooked through.
13. Arrange chicken and vegetables on platter; sprinkle with sesame seeds.
14. Serve with remaining reserved vinaigrette.
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