Floridas Favorite Chicken Recipes

FLORIDA-STYLE CITRUS CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large skillet cook chicken and garlic in hot butter over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Turn chicken once and stir garlic occasionally.
• Meanwhile in small bowl, combine lime peel, lime juice, ginger, and crushed red pepper; set aside.
• Peel orange reserving juice. Cut orange in half lengthwise then cut across in slices. Add any juice to the lime juice mixture. Add the mix to the skillet. Place orange slices on top of the chicken; cover and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through.
• To serve, spoon any reserved dripping over the chicken. Serve with hot cooked rice and garnish with lime wedges.

FLORIDA KEYS-STYLE CITRUS CHICKEN

Steps:

• Thoroughly wash the chicken; pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
• Whisk together the citrus juice (marinade) ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Pour a 1/4 cup of this mixture into a large resealable plastic bag, and reserve the remaining. Add the chicken to the bag, seal and refrigerate 4 to 24 hours. Turn occasionally.
• Meanwhile, peel the orange; cut in half lengthwise then cut crosswise into slices. Set the segments aside.
• To a hot heavy-bottom skillet, add the olive oil followed by the butter. (NOTE: The butter should foam, but not turn brown.) Add diced onions to the skillet to sweat. When softened, add the chicken. (NOTE: Discard the citrus juice in the resealable bag.) Cook over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is tender and no longer pink.
• Deglaze the skillet with wine. Pour the reserved citrus juice mixture over the chicken, and top with the orange slices. Cover and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, or until heated through.
• To serve, divide the chicken into 4 servings; spoon drippings from the skillet over the chicken and top with the chopped chives. If desired, served with cooked rice and garnish with lemon and lime wedges.

KEY WEST CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a shallow container, blend soy sauce, honey, vegetable oil, lime juice, and garlic. Place chicken breast halves into the mixture, and turn to coat. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
• Lightly oil the grill grate. Discard marinade, and grill chicken 6 to 8 minutes on each side, until juices run clear.

GRILLED FLORIDA STYLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. Mix all ingredients.
• 2. Place in a leak-proof Ziploc gallon bag or covered glass dish. Marinate chicken overnight in the refrigerator.
• 3. Grill over hot coals or gas grill turning and brushing chicken with marinade until done. Depending on the size of the chicken it could take about an hour.