Basil Orange Chicken

Name: Basil Orange Chicken
Ingredients: 8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 1/3 cup orange juice; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 3 tablespoons honey; 2 1/4 teaspoons chopped fresh basil or 3/4 teaspoon dried basil; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

6 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/3 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons honey
2 1/4 teaspoons chopped fresh basil or 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

1

Rinse the chicken and pat dry. Place in a sealable plastic food storage bag.
2

Pour a mixture of the orange juice, canola oil, honey and basil over the chicken, tossing to coat; seal tightly.
3

Marinate in the refrigerator for 6 to 8 hours, tossing occasionally. Drain, reserving the marinade.
4

Brown the chicken on both sides in the vegetable oil in a skillet; drain. Arrange the chicken in a glass baking dish. Pour the reserved marinade over the chicken.
5

Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until tender. Serve hot or cold.