Grilled Chicken Breasts and Asparagus With Orange Glaze

I love it when the weather warms up and it is time to grill. We have a lot of favorites and this one tops the list in early spring. Just the right time for great asparagus!

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups  orange juice
• 1  tablespoon  grated fresh ginger
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 -8  teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2  tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1 1⁄2 lbs asparagus, tough ends snapped off
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 4  boneless skinless chicken breasts
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Heat the grill to medium high heat.
2. Combine orange juice, ginger, coriander and cayenne in a medium sauce pan.
3. Bring to a boil over high heat.
4. Simmer until the mixture has reduced to 1/2 cup about 6-8 minutes.
5. Transfer the glaze to a bowl and stir in brown sugar.
6. Toss asparagus with vegetable oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Grill, turning once until tender and streaked with grill marks 4-5 minutes.
8. Transfer to serving platter and tent with foil.
9. Brush chicken with half the glaze and season with salt to taste.
10. Grill smooth side down about 4-5 minutes.
11. Brush with remaining glaze and turn.
12. Continue to cook until the chicken is done 4-6 minutes (160°F at center).
13. Serve with asparagus.