Orange Honey Grilled Chicken Strips

Fantastic. Beautiful (the picture doesn't do it justice). Fun. Different. I love this recipe! Melanie made me a collection of favorite recipes when I got married, and somehow I have overlooked this one over the past year even though I know I love it. It is kind of fun in a way to forget about a recipe you know you love... when you make it again, you feel like you've rediscovered it. I know it is getting chilly, but I would fire up the grill one last time for this one!

Orange Honey Grilled Chicken Strips

Submitted by Mindy

1 to 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts

2 TB butter softened

2 TB finely chopped scallions

2 TB fresh orange juice

2 TB chopped cilantro leaves (I like a little extra)

1 TB honey

1-2 TB grated orange zest, from ~1/2 an orange (I use just 1 TB)

Cut each chicken breast into 3 length wise strips. (I just bought chicken tenders and used those). Thread 3 strips accordion style, on each of 4-6 long metal or wooden skewers. If using wood skewers, soak them for at least 20 minutes in cold water before using to prevent scorching on the grill. To make the basting sauce: In a small bowl, stir together the butter, scallions, orange juice, cilantro, honey, and orange zest. Brush about half of the sauce on the chicken, covering each strip well. Set aside to marinate for about 15 minutes. If you have to let the chicken marinate longer refrigerate. Prepare grill to medium hot. Grill chicken about 15 minutes, turning several times, until the chicken is cooked through but still moist. Baste several times with the remaining basting sauce. Stop basting 5 minutes before the chicken is done. Remove the chicken from the grill and serve immediately. (Do not serve any of the basting sauce with the chicken.)