From, "True Grits...Tall Tales and Recipes from the New South," published in cooperation with your Daily InBox newsletter.
INGREDIENTS:
TO PREPARE:
* Rinse the chicken and pat dry. Place in a sealable plastic food storage bag.
* Pour a mixture of the orange juice, canola oil, honey and basil over the chicken, tossing to coat; seal tightly.
* Marinate in the refrigerator for 6 to 8 hours, tossing occasionally. Drain, reserving the marinade.
* 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.
* Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until tender. Serve hot or cold.
SERVES: 8
- 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
TO PREPARE:
* Rinse the chicken and pat dry. Place in a sealable plastic food storage bag.
* Pour a mixture of the orange juice, canola oil, honey and basil over the chicken, tossing to coat; seal tightly.
* Marinate in the refrigerator for 6 to 8 hours, tossing occasionally. Drain, reserving the marinade.
* 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.
* Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until tender. Serve hot or cold.
SERVES: 8
