Basil Orange Chicken

Basil Orange Chicken

wtorek, 18 lutego 2014

Basil Orange Chicken

Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• 8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 1/4 teaspoons chopped fresh basil or 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

• 1 Rinse the chicken and pat dry. Place in a sealable plastic food storage bag.
• 2 Pour a mixture of the orange juice, canola oil, honey and basil over the chicken, tossing to coat; seal tightly.
• 3 Marinate in the refrigerator for 6 to 8 hours, tossing occasionally. Drain, reserving the marinade.
• 4 Brown the chicken on both sides in the vegetable oil in a skillet; drain. Arrange the chicken in a glass baking dish. Pour the reserved marinade over the chicken.
• 5 Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until tender. Serve hot or cold.