Orange Dijon Honey Glazed Chicken

It’s dinnertime. You have a plain, uncooked chicken breast fillet. What ever could you do to turn that boring piece of meat into a showstopping main dish with minimal ingredients and tons of flavor in just about 15 minutes???

Make this orange dijon honey glaze! It doesn’t require ANY extra bowls or pans, and it adds a salty-sweet, saucy boost for a delicious, healthy, and even sophisticated meal. Plus this chicken pairs beautifully alongside a number of sides, like these Dijon Herb Roasted Potatoes (pictured) or twice-baked potatoes (Mushroom Cheddar or Spinach Artichoke), and a simple roasted/sautéed veggie. 

I can’t count how many times this simple glaze formula has saved me on busy weeknights. Simply cook the chicken (or any meat) in a skillet (and throw in your side veggie alongside the chicken for even more convenience), remove and deglaze the pan with broth, add in the yummy sauce components (in this case orange juice, garlic, dijon, and honey), stir it all up, and wait all of ~2 minutes for the sauce to simmer and thicken into a beautiful glaze. Boom.

Orange Dijon Honey Glazed Chicken

2016-08-17 22:59:40

Serves 2

This delicious, salty-sweet glaze turns a simple chicken dinner into a showstopping, healthy meal. One pan, minimal ingredients, and under 20 minutes!

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175 calories

6 g

73 g

4 g

27 g

1 g

125 g

172 g

4 g

0 g

3 g

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size

125g

Servings

2

Amount Per Serving

Calories 175

Calories from Fat 38

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4g

7%

Saturated Fat 1g

5%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Cholesterol 73mg

24%

Sodium 172mg

7%

Total Carbohydrates 6g

2%

Dietary Fiber 0g

2%

Sugars 4g

Protein 27g

Vitamin A

2%

Vitamin C

8%

Calcium

2%

Iron

6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Ingredients

1. 2 chicken breast fillets
2. 1/2 tsp olive oil
3. pinch sea salt
4. black pepper
5. 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
6. pinch smoked paprika
7. 2 Tbsp chicken broth
8. 1/4 tsp minced garlic
9. 2 Tbsp orange juice
10. 1 tsp Dijon
11. 1 tsp honey

Instructions

1. Pound chicken breasts to even thickness, if necessary. Season with a pinch salt and pepper, a sprinkle Italian seasoning, and a pinch smoked paprika. Rub to evenly coat.
2. Grease a medium nonstick skillet with olive oil; heat over medium.
3. Add chicken to skillet and cook about 5 minutes per side, or until done. (More or less time, depending on thickness.) Transfer cooked chicken to plates.
4. Reduce heat to low, and immediately add 1 Tbsp broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Add an additional Tbsp if the broth evaporates quickly. Then add garlic, orange juice, Dijon, and honey; stir until thoroughly combined. Bring to a light simmer and cook 2-3 minutes, or until thickened into a glaze. Serve over chicken.
5. Pair with your favorite sides, and enjoy!

Notes

1. This makes just enough for 2 (4-5 oz) fillets. For more sauce, simply double the recipe.

By Margaret Ann Kreher

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calories

175

fat

4g

protein

27g

carbs

6g

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