Orange-Basil Chicken
By eMeals
Serves 6
Total Time 30 minutes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Difficulty Level Easy
Ingredients
1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
½ tsp salt
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
¾ cup low-sugar orange marmalade
3 Tbsp rice vinegar
1 Tbsp honey
2 tsp ginger paste (or use ¼ tsp ground ginger)
½ cup chopped fresh basil
1 orange, cut into wedges (optional)
Directions
Pound chicken to an even thickness using the heel of your hand or a meat mallet. Sprinkle chicken with salt; cook chicken in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 4 minutes per side or until browned. Add garlic; cook 1 minute or until fragrant.
Add marmalade, vinegar, honey, and ginger paste to skillet, turning to coat chicken. Reduce heat to medium; cook 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated and chicken is done. Stir in basil. Serve with orange wedges, if desired.
