Grilled Chicken Breasts With Green Pea and Mint Sauce

Submitted by Penny Stettinius

"Talk about great in the hot summer months! We like to serve this with a cold couscous salad, sliced cucumbers and a chilled Chardonnay. I don't know where this recipe came from originally, it's been in my repertoire forever."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup honey
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 4 whole chicken breasts
• olive oil, for grilling (optional)
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

• Green Pea and Mint Sauce

• 2 cups frozen peas, blanched and drained well
• 1⁄2 cup white wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1 jalapeno, grilled and chopped
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil or 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1 tablespoon honey

directions

1. For the Chicken:.
2. Heat grill to medium.
3. Whisk together the honey and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl.
4. Brush the breasts on both sides with oil, if desired, and season with salt and pepper.
5. Grill the breasts for 7 to 10 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
6. Brush with the honey glaze during the last few minutes of cooking.
7. Serve on a bed of sauce or with sauce drizzled over.
8. For the Sauce:.
9. Place peas, vinegar, mint, cilantro, jalapeno, and salt and pepper in a blender and blend until smooth.
10. With the motor running, slowly add the oil and taste for seasoning.
11. Add the honey and blend again. If the mixture if too thick, blend in a few tablespoons of cold water.