Orange Juice Citrus Chicken Kebabs

Ingredients

• 1 large orange, zest only
• 1 lime, zest only
• 1/2 tsp ground thyme
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp granulated garlic
• 1 tsp salt
• White pepper, to taste
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 cup lemon-lime soda
• 2 lb chicken tenders
• 8 wooden skewers

Directions

1. Make marinade: In a medium mixing bowl, combine orange zest, lime zest, thyme, olive oil, granulated garlic, salt, white pepper, orange juice, and soda.
2. Add chicken and coat completely with marinade. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Soak wooden skewers in water 20–30 minutes.
3. Make kebabs: Thread chicken onto skewers using a weaving motion. Drizzle any remaining marinade over chicken.
4. Heat grill to medium. Grill chicken ~3 minutes per side, or until the center reaches 170°F.
5. Remove from grill and serve immediately.

Recipe courtesy of Aaron Hinrod on behalf of the Florida Department of Citrus.