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chicken breast with a spicy orange glaze

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BISCUITMAKR avatar
Recipe by
Millie Johnson
@BISCUITMAKR
Valley Head, AL

I came across this recipe on a cooking program. I have changed it up with my own flair. I love the orange reduction ! The original called for O.J. concentrate (which I never buy) and surprisingly little spice. I have turned up the heat a little but it is not what I would concider hot. You should use Organic Agave Nectar(which I think tastes much better) or you can use pure maple syrup . Either way, it is very good !

(4)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Pan Fry

Ingredients For chicken breast with a spicy orange glaze

  • 4
    chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 1/4 c
    organic agave nectar or pure maple syrup
  • 2 lg
    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

How To Make chicken breast with a spicy orange glaze

  • 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
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