Recipes

Apple Marinated Chicken & Vegetables

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Description

I actually invented this chicken with vegetables dish at a campground, so you know it's easy. Using the same marinade for the meat and veggies keeps it simple so we can spend more time outside and less time making dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup apple juice
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
  • 4 large carrots
  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 2 medium yellow summer squash

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk the first 7 ingredients until blended. In a bowl or shallow dish, place 1 cup marinade and chicken; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 6 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.
  2. Cut carrots, zucchini and squash lengthwise into quarters; cut crosswise into 2-in. pieces. Toss with 1/2 cup reserved marinade.
  3. Drain chicken, discarding marinade in bowl. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°, basting frequently with remaining reserved marinade during the last 5 minutes. Keep warm.
  4. Transfer vegetables to a grill wok or basket; place on grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat 10-12 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Serve with chicken.