Maple Syrup Chicken Breasts

Submitted by Chef mariajane

"Guests will rave about these chicken boneless breasts marinated in pure maple syrup as well as whiskey!!"

 

• Ready In: 12mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6

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.