Maple-Mustard Glazed Chicken

Serving Size : 8
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1/2 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts

1) In a small saucepan combine the maple syrup, vinegar, water, mustard, and salt. Bring to a boil, immediately reduce to a simmer, and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the oil. Cool to room temperature.
2) Cut the chicken into pieces weighing about 4 ounces each. Put them in a shallow dish or sealable plastic bag and coat with enough sauce to cover. Let the chicken marinate for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours. Turn several times.

NOTES : This marinade stays fresh for weeks if stored in a glass jar in the refrigerator. Thus, although the recipe calls for 2 pounds of chicken, you could use just enough marinade for one serving and save the remaining, untouched glaze for another time. To avoid bacterial contamination, never save or reuse marinade that has had chicken soaking in it or that has been touched with the basting brush used on the chicken.

Recipe compliments of The Everyday Gourmet Khristen Hunter