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Orange Juice Citrus Chicken Kebabs

Recipe courtesy of Aaron Himrod on behalf of the Florida Department of Citrus

Servings: 8 (2 kebabs per serving)

• 1 large Florida Orange, zest only
• 1 lime, zest only
• 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• white pepper, to taste
• 1 cup Florida Orange Juice
• 1 cup lemon-lime soda
• 2 pounds chicken tenders
• 8 wooden skewers

To make the marinade: In a medium mixing bowl, combine orange zest, lime zest, thyme, oil, garlic, salt, white pepper to taste, orange juice, and soda.

Add chicken and completely coat with marinade. Cover bowl and place in refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

Soak wooden skewers in water for 20-30 minutes.

To make kebabs: Remove chicken from fridge and lace through each skewer using a weaving motion. Repeat for all chicken tenders and set aside.

When skewers are prepared, drizzle extra marinade over chicken.

Heat grill to medium. Place chicken on the grill. Cover and cook 3 minutes per side, or until the center of the meat reaches an internal temperature of 170°F.

Remove from the grill and serve immediately, or cover with foil and serve later.

Tips: Cover kebabs with foil for at least 20 minutes after cooking to trap in flavor and juices.

Add vegetables to kebabs, if desired, to increase flavor.