Grilled Honey Glazed Chicken with Green Pea Mint Sauce

Ingredients:

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• 1/4 cup honey
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 4 whole chicken breasts on the bone
• Olive oil, for frying (optional)
• Mint sauce with green peas, recipe below

Mint sauce with green peas

• 2 cups frozen peas, blanched and drained
• 0.5 cup white wine vinegar
• 3 tbsp chopped mint leaves
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro leaves
• 1 jalapeño, roasted or baked, chopped
• 1/4 cup olive or canola oil
• 1 tbsp. honey

Preparation:

1. Preheat the grill to medium heat. Combine the honey and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl. If desired, brush the chicken breasts on both sides with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper. Grill for 7-10 minutes per side, or until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Brush with the honey glaze during the last few minutes of cooking. Serve on a bed of mint sauce or drizzle with the sauce.

2. Mint sauce with green peas:

   Place the peas, vinegar, mint, cilantro, jalapeño, salt, and pepper in a blender and blend until smooth. With the blender running, slowly add the olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Add honey and beat again. If the mixture is too thick, stir in a few tablespoons of cold water.