Citrus Chicken

There is nothing better than getting out in the countryside and having a picnic - but if like me you are not a keen butty eater and you are on the look out for something tasty to take along then look no further than these - especially good if you are going to a group picnic - these fresh and zingy strips of chicken will disappear like mist on a summers day and have people queueing up to get the recipe!  They are also lovely served at a bbq or cooked at home with salad and can be eaten hot or cold.

You do have to get a bit organised to make them as the longer you leave them to marinade the better - 24 hours if you can!

Ingredients:
4 chicken breasts cut into strips (or if you can get them mini fillets)
1 Lemon
500ml fresh orange
1tbs runny honey
1tsp dark soy sauce
1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
1/2 tsp garlic granuals (optional)


Place the orange juice into a measuring jug and add in the honey, soy, paprika and garlic (if using). Zest the lemon and add to the mix and then juice it and add that too. Stir to melt the honey into the juice
Get a large water tight sandwich bag and put in your chicken pieces. Pour in the liquid and seal well before giving it a shake to ensure all the chicken is covered. Place in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

Pre-heat the oven to 175C and pour the liquid and chicken into an oven proof dish.

Cook for 25 minutes until cooked through.

Remove the pieces of chicken - you can now eat them as is, pop on the bbq to get that additional smokey taste or brown off in a frying pan and leave to go cold ready to pack in your picnic hamper to wow your friends, family or just yourself! - even better they are low fat so wont ruin your diet!