Shelly's Recipe

SWEET-AND-SOUR CHICKEN

Category: Poultry I

2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Juice of 1/2 lime
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/3 cup light brown sugar
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1/3 cup honey
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
4 tbsp olive oil
2 whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half
Italian parsley (optional)

In a shallow bowl, whisk together garlic, vinegar, lime and lemon juices, brown sugar, mustard, honey, salt and pepper. Whisk in olive oil. Divide sauce into thirds. Reserve one portion of mixture for basting and one for dipping sauce, then add chicken to dish with remaining portion and turn it to coat.

Grill chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until juices run clear. During last minutes of cooking, baste chicken with portion of reserved sauce to glaze it. Garnish with chopped Italian parsley, if desired. Serve with other reserved portion of marinade for dipping. Serves 4