Maple Syrup Chicken Breasts |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 12 Minutes |
Ready In: 12 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Guests will rave about these chicken boneless breasts marinated in pure maple syrup as well as whiskey!! Ingredients:
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts |
1 cup maple syrup |
1/2 cup whiskey |
1/2 cup dijon mustard |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
6 rosemary sprigs, divided |
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper |
1 pinch salt |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, whiskey, mustard, garlic, pepper, and salt.
2. Place chicken breasts in resealable plastic bag and pour half the whiskey mixture over chicken. Add 3 rosemary sprigs. Marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight. Reserve remaining marinade.
3. In a small saucepan, place reserved marinade with remaining rosemary sprigs. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat to medium-low and reduce marinade to 1/2 cup and thickened. Discard rosemary sprigs. Set aside.
4. Preheat grill to medium-high. Brush grill with oil.
5. Remove chicken breasts from marinade and discard marinade. Grill for 5-6 minutes per side. Brush with glaze during last 2 minutes. Grill until chicken is opaque and juices run clear. Garnish with fresh rosemary.
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