Grilled Chicken And Star Fruit (Carambola) Recipe

Name: Grilled Chicken And Star Fruit (Carambola)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel; 2 tablespoons orange marmalade; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon fresh snipped thyme; 2 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 small ruby red grapefruit; 2 ripe firm kiwi; 2 medium ripe nectarines; 2 ripe firm star fruit; 4 medium boneless skinless chicken breast halves

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh snipped thyme
2 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 small ruby red grapefruit
2 ripe firm kiwi
2 medium ripe nectarines
2 ripe firm star fruit
4 medium boneless skinless chicken breast halves

1
Combine orange peel, orange marmalade, oil, thyme, coriander, red pepper and salt in a small bowl and set aside.
2
Peel and quarter grapefruit and kiwi.
3
Pit and quarter nectarines. Cut star fruit into 1/2 inch thick slices.
4
Thread fruits on 4 metal skewers.
5
Grill chicken directly over medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes until chicken is no longer pink, turning once.
6
During the last 8 minutes of grilling place fruit skewers directly over medium heat. Brush fruit and chicken with the marmalade mixture often. Turn fruit once.
7
While the chicken and fruit are grilling prepare some rice for a great side dish. Or to add even more of the islands to your meal you could use couscous as a great side dish choice.

172

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel, 2 tablespoons orange marmalade, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon fresh snipped thyme, and more.

Yes, Grilled Chicken And Star Fruit (Carambola) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grilled Chicken And Star Fruit (Carambola)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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