Zesty Grilled Garlic-Herb Chicken Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Mar 02, 2010

This is a great recipe and I realize that it's a reduced sugar version of Bessy's Zesty Grilled Garlic-Herb Chicken (one of my favorites that I've made a number of times) but when converting 1/2 cup of sugar from the original recipe 1/2 cup of Splenda should be 1/4 cup. I also eliminate the saffron and it doesn't make a difference in the recipe. I pound the chicken down to 1/2 inch, cut the oil down to 3/4 cup, put everything into a ziploc bag and marinate it for a few hours. The chicken gets carmelized due to the sugars, comes out moist and it's definitely zesty as the name states. It's delicious and I usually serve it with Penne from Heaven from this site.

—Jillian

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jun 22, 2010

The saffron kills this marinade. Too bad!

—CookedAnimals.blogspot.com

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Sep 08, 2010

I substituted the splenda with 1/3 cup of brown sugar, left out the saffron because its more valuable than gold up here in Canada. To counteract the sweetnees of the sugar and honey I added the zest and juice of 1 lime, and a 1/4 cup of orange juice. I also cut the oil in 1/2. It came out amazing, moist and very tasty

—Adrian

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Jun 15, 2010

This had a good flavor. I used about 1/3 c of brown sugar, no saffron and cut back on the oil. I'll cut the oil back even more next time, maybe 2/3 c. Husband liked this easy dish.

—mn78

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May 03, 2010

This is a great recipe because of previous comments I reduced the amount of splenda and oil. My guests can't eat things too spicy so I also reduced the red pepper, but would add more back for just my family. I did not have saffron, but it still turned out great! The only odd thing was that the splenda clumped up, so I heated the mixture in the microwave for 30 sec. and it smoothed it right out. Everyone LOVED the flavor.

—Lori Thomson

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Jun 22, 2010

I did not have Splenda so I used sugar and loved it! Will defiantly be making this again.

—MissSheffield

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Oct 07, 2010

This was a great dish! I couldn't find saffron anywhere so I went without and it still turned out wonderfull. Also added a 1/2 tsp black pepper. Had a nice zip, but not too spicy. My kids loved it!

—ReginaC

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Sep 10, 2008

Very good!!! This recipe was simple, fast and tasted amazing. Everyone in the house loved it!

—ashleyecarter

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Nutrition

Calories
662 kcal
33%

Carbohydrates
6.8 g
2%

Cholesterol
67 mg
22%

Fat
59 g
91%

Fiber
0.6 g
2%

Protein
24.9 g
50%

Sodium
641 mg
26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Zesty Grilled Garlic-Herb Chicken

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 662
Calories from Fat: 531

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 59g 91 %
** Saturated Fat 8.7g 43 %
Cholesterol 67mg 22 %
Sodium 641mg 26 %
** Potassium 244mg 7 %
Total Carbohydrates 6.8g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 0.6g 2 %
Protein 24.9g 50 %
** Sugars 4.7g
** Vitamin A 5 %
** Vitamin C 3 %
** Calcium 5 %
** Iron 17 %
** Thiamin 7 %
** Niacin 121 %
** Vitamin B6 33 %
** Magnesium 10 %
** Folate 3 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.