Chicken Breasts With Honey And Thyme Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyServings8
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 8 chicken breasts 8 (about 3 1/4 lb/1.75 kg total)
 Orange juice1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Olive oil2 Tablespoon
 Orange rind1 Teaspoon, grated
 Hot pepper flakes1/4 Teaspoon
 Pepper1/4 Teaspoon
 Dried thyme1/4 Teaspoon
 1/2 cup liquid honey 125 mL
 2 tbsp frozen orange juice 25 mL concentrate, thawed
 Soy sauce1 Tablespoon (GLAZE:)
 Dijon Mustard1 Tablespoon (GLAZE:)
 Dried thyme1/2 Teaspoon (GLAZE:)
 Pepper1/2 Teaspoon (GLAZE:)
 Hot pepper sauce1/2 Teaspoon (GLAZE:)
 Rosemary1/4 Teaspoon, dried (GLAZE:)

Directions

Pat chicken dry.
In large glass bowl, combine orange juice, oil, orange rind, hot pepper flakes, pepper and thyme; add chicken and turn to coat.
Cover and marinate for up to 8 hours in refrigerator.
Glaze: In bowl, combine honey, orange juice concentrate, soy sauce, mustard, thyme, pepper, hot pepper sauce and rosemary.
Remove chicken from marinade; pat dry.
Arrange chicken, skin side up, on foil-lined baking sheet; brush with half of the glaze.
Bake in 375°F (190°C) oven for 15 minutes; brush with remaining glaze.
Bake for 15 to 25 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink inside and skin is golden.
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