Joy Allegro’s Honey Orange Glazed Chicken*

 

* This recipe is from another food mystery book.  The Coffeehouse Mystery series by Cleo Coyle.

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken breast ( can use thighs - leave the skin on)        

1 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed is best)

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

1/4 cup brown sugar ( used light brown)

1/4 cup honey

Cumin to taste

2 cloves garlic- peeled and minced

1/4 tsp kosher salt

Spray for the pan ( non stick)

Directions:

Combine orange juice,  apple cider vinegar,  brown sugar, honey,  cumin, and garlic in a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes or until sauce has reduced to about 1 cup. Remove the garlic.

Season the chicken breast with the salt  and let them reach room temperature, about 15 minutes.

Place chicken in a prepared dish ( sprayed with non stick). Cover with sauce and bake for 30 to 45 minutes or until chicken is done.

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