ORANGE-MAPLE GLAZED CHICKEN

Orange-Maple Glazed Chicken image

Pick up a medium-size orange for the zest and juice in this tasty chickenrecipe that creatively combines citrus with maple syrup and balsamic vinegar. -Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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)

Steps:

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., 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 508mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges