Basil Orange Chicken

A simple marinade that makes a wonderfully flavorful and moist chicken. Alternately you can grill the chicken after it marinates. Time does not include marinating.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 8  boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 1⁄3 cup  orange juice
• 3  tablespoons canola oil
• 3  tablespoons honey
• 2 1⁄4 teaspoons  chopped fresh basil or 3⁄4 teaspoon dried basil
• 3  tablespoons  vegetable oil

Directions

1. Rinse the chicken and pat dry. Place in a sealable plastic food storage bag.
2. Pour a mixture of the orange juice, canola oil, honey and basil over the chicken, tossing to coat; seal tightly.
3. Marinate in the refrigerator for 6 to 8 hours, tossing occasionally. Drain, reserving the marinade.
4. Brown the chicken on both sides in the vegetable oil in a skillet; drain. Arrange the chicken in a glass baking dish. Pour the reserved marinade over the chicken.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until tender. Serve hot or cold.