honey glazed chicken breasts

(2 RATINGS)
51 Pinches
pinecrest, FL
Updated on Dec 2, 2010

HOPE EVERYONE TRIES AND LOVE'S THIS AS MUCH AS OUR FAMILY DOE'S...

prep time 45 Min
cook time 45 Min
method ---
yield FOUR

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup almonds, sliced
  • 1 - medium onion, sliced
  • 1 - stalk celery, sliced
  • 1 - carrot, sliced
  • 1 - parsley sprig chopped
  • 1 small bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary
  • 10.75 ounces condensed chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 - chicken breasts
  • 1/3 cup honey

How To Make honey glazed chicken breasts

  • Step 1
    The day ahead, arrange sliced almonds in a single layer in a shallow baking pan.
  • Step 2
    Broil 1 minute or until almonds are golden brown.
  • Step 3
    Watch as almonds burn very quickly.
  • Step 4
    May have to stir them several times.
  • Step 5
    Transfer and cover for next day.
  • Step 6
    In a 6 quart kettle, combine onion, celery, carrot, parsley, salt, pepper, rosemary, bay leaf, undiluted chicken broth and water.
  • Step 7
    Bring mixture to a boil and add the chicken breasts and cover.
  • Step 8
    Simmer 30 minutes or until chicken is tender.
  • Step 9
    Remove from heat and place immediately in the refrigerator to chill overnight.
  • Step 10
    Next day, place chicken mixture over low heat and cook until chicken is heated through, about 10 minutes.
  • Step 11
    Remove chicken from broth and place skin side up in a large, shallow baking pan.
  • Step 12
    Spoon 1 cup chicken broth into the pan.
  • Step 13
    Strain remaining broth; discard vegetables and save broth for use in other recipes for soups or stews.
  • Step 14
    Using a pastry brush, brush chicken with half of the honey.
  • Step 15
    Broil, 4 inches from heat source for 2 minutes.
  • Step 16
    Brush again with honey and broil until chicken is glazed and golden brown.
  • Step 17
    Bake at 325 degree's
  • Step 18
    Remove chicken from broiler and arrange the honey-glazed breasts on a heated platter.
  • Step 19
    Sprinkle with sliced almonds and garnish, if desired, with green grapes and crisp watercress.
  • Step 20
    Serve immediately.

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