Orange-Maple Glazed Chicken

Name: Orange-Maple Glazed Chicken
Ingredients: 1/3 cup orange juice; 1/3 cup maple syrup; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided; 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest; 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)

9 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)

Directions

1

In a small saucepan, combine the orange juice, syrup, vinegar, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup, about 5 minutes. Stir in basil and orange zest. Remove from the heat; set aside.
2

Sprinkle chicken with remaining salt and pepper. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°, basting frequently with orange juice mixture.