Grilled Chicken Breasts And Asparagus With Orange Glaze Food

CHICKEN WITH ASPARAGUS AND LEMON CRèME FRAîCHE SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4.
• Heat half the butter and half the oil in a large, deep, ovenproof frying pan. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and fry, in batches if necessary, for 2 minutes on each side until golden-brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
• Add the remaining butter and oil to the pan, tip in the shallots and fry over a high heat for 5-10 minutes or until lightly golden-brown.
• Put the flour in a bowl, whisk in 8 tablespoons of the stock and mix until smooth. Add to the pan and bring to the boil, then pour in the remaining stock. Add the lemon thyme and return the chicken to the pan.
• Cover with a lid and cook in the oven for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
• Just before serving, trim the tip from each asparagus spear and slice the stem into short, even lengths. Cook the tips and sliced stems in boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes. Drain, reserving the tips for a garnish.
• Stir the lemon juice, crème fraîche and parsley into the pan with the chicken. Add the sliced asparagus stems and bring to the boil. Remove the chicken, slice each breast into three and arrange on a plate. Spoon over the sauce and arrange two asparagus tips in a cross over the top.

GRILLED CHICKEN MARINADE

Steps:

• For the marinade: Combine the olive oil, soy sauce, garlic, brown sugar, lemon juice, dijon mustard, thyme, salt, and black pepper in a pint-sized mason jar. Cover and shake well to combine. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days before use.
• For the grilled chicken: Place the chicken in a zip-up gallon bag. Add all of the marinade, seal the bag, and refrigerate for 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours).
• Meanwhile, pre-heat one side of the grill to medium heat, around 350°, and leave the other side unlit. Oil the grill grates well.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Discard the remaining marinade. Place the chicken skin-side down over the lit side of the grill. Cover and cook until grill marks appear and the chicken easily releases, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Flip the chicken and transfer it to the unlit side of the grill. Cover and cook until the internal temperature reads 165˚, 35 to 45 minutes more (depending on the size of your chicken pieces). Let rest for 5 minutes, then serve immediately.

GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS AND ASPARAGUS WITH ORANGE GLAZE

Steps:

• Heat the grill to medium high heat.
• Combine orange juice, ginger, coriander and cayenne in a medium sauce pan.
• Bring to a boil over high heat.
• Simmer until the mixture has reduced to 1/2 cup about 6-8 minutes.
• Transfer the glaze to a bowl and stir in brown sugar.
• Toss asparagus with vegetable oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Grill, turning once until tender and streaked with grill marks 4-5 minutes.
• Transfer to serving platter and tent with foil.
• Brush chicken with half the glaze and season with salt to taste.
• Grill smooth side down about 4-5 minutes.
• Brush with remaining glaze and turn.
• Continue to cook until the chicken is done 4-6 minutes (160°F at center).
• Serve with asparagus.

CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS BUNDLES

Steps:

• Flatten chicken breasts to 1/2-inch. Wrap each around five asparagus spears; secure with toothpicks. Place in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine the oil, lemon juice and seasonings; pour over bundles. Cover asparagus tips with foil., Cover and bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with the onions. Bake 12-15 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink and asparagus is crisp-tender. Remove bundles to a serving platter and keep warm., In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and broth until smooth; stir in pan juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove toothpicks. Serve with sauce.