CHICKEN BREAST WITH A SPICY ORANGE GLAZE

Chicken Breast with a Spicy Orange Glaze image

Provided by Millie Johnson

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
1/4 c organic agave nectar or pure maple syrup
2 large naval oranges
1 - 2 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp orange zest
1/4 tsp salt and pepper
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
2 Tbsp orange juice reduction
1 Tbsp butter
1 tsp oil

Steps:

1. Prep. Zest the orange. You will need 1 tbsp. Roll orange on the counter while pressing it down firmly. This will release the juice. Now cut and squeeze juice out. You will need 1/2 cup juice. (If you have small oranges you will need two.) Strain juice to remove pulp and seeds. Mince garlic clove.
2. Orange Reduction In a small pot boil 1/2 cup orange juice on med. high heat till it reduces to 2 tablespoons. Turn off heat.
3. Glaze Mixture In a small bowl combine agave nectar, o.j. reduction, 1/4 tsp. salt, crushed red pepper, orange zest, and minced garlic. Stir well and set aside.
4. Chicken Pat chicken breast dry. Lightly salt chicken. In large skillet add butter and oil. On med. high heat till butter is melted then add chicken breast. Cook 2-3 minutes per side.
5. Finish Pour orange glaze mixture over the chicken then turn chicken to coat good. Cook for 4-5 minutes, turning often. Plate chicken then pour glaze over the top. Garnish with twisted orange slice. *optional