rosemary chicken with orange-maple glaze

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup dry white
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• bring orange juice and to a boil in a small saucepan. reduce heat slightly, but keep high enough to continue a low boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. stir in maple syrup and continue boiling for another 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until glossy and just slightly thickened. set aside.
• in a small bowl mix together the rosemary, salt and pepper. rub mixture on both sides of chicken breasts, and set aside.
• melt butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. add chicken breasts, cover skillet and saute for about 5 minutes on each side until lightly browned. pour orange-maple mixture over chicken (mixture will boil and bubble). reduce heat to simmer; cover and let cook for another 10 minutes, basting occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and sauce has turned into a rich, thick glaze.