Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken breasts
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 cup apricot preserves
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon clove
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Method

  • Cooking Day Instructions: In large freezer bag, combine marinade ingredients (oil, garlic, lemon juice, rosemary, thyme, salt, pepper, bay leaf). Add chicken, toss to coat, and marinade at room temp one hour.
  • Prepare Apricot Glaze: Melt butter over moderate heat. Add vinegar, preserves, soy sauce, mustard, and spices. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until thick. Place mixture in a food processor or blender and puree. Freeze glaze in a separate freezer bag. Store in freezer together with marinated chicken.
  • Serving Day Instructions: Thaw chicken pieces and discard marinade. Place chicken on rack of broiler pan and broil 6 inches from heat, 5 minutes on each side. Baste chicken generously with glaze and broil 3 minutes on each side or until well glazed and brown.