chicken breast with a spicy orange glaze

Name: Chicken Breast with a Spicy Orange Glaze
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 - chicken breasts, boneless and skinless; 1/4 cup(s) organic agave nectar or pure maple syrup; 2 large naval oranges; 1 - 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon(s) orange zest; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt and pepper; 1/4 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper; 2 tablespoon(s) orange juice reduction; 1 tablespoon(s) butter; 1 teaspoon(s) oil

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Millie Johnson

Valley Head, AL

Updated on Sep 7, 2012

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 !

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Pan Fry

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

4 - chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
1/4 cup organic agave nectar or pure maple syrup
2 large naval oranges
1 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons orange juice reduction
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon oil

How To Make chicken breast with a spicy orange glaze

Step 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.

Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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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