MAPLE GLAZED CHICKEN BREASTS ENJOY DAN:

               MAPLE GLAZED CHICKEN BREASTS by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

1/4-cup pure maple syrup

2 tablespoon soy sauce

2 tablespoon lemon juice

2 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 thumb-size fresh ginger, grated

1/2-teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

4 skinless, boneless, chicken breast, pound until 1/4-inch thick.

DIRECTIONS: (PREHEAT OVEN TO 375 F)

1.   In a zip lock bag, combine all ingredients.

2.   Place the chicken in the bag and turn to coat with the marinate.

3.   Seal the bag and refrigerate chicken for up to 4 hours, turning several times.

4.   Remove chicken from the marinate (reserving the marinate).

5.   Place the chicken in a prepared baking dish.

6.   Cook to 20-30 minutes or until internal temperature is 165 F.

7.   Meanwhile, pour the reserved marinate into a sauce pan over medium-heat and cook about 5 minutes.

8.   Liberally baste over the chicken and serve.

ENJOY DAN:                                                                          BON-APPETITE!!