Chicken Grand Marnier

Ingredients

3/4 grand marnier
1 1/4 c apricot jam
3/4 c distilled vinegar
4 1/2 tb worcestershire sauce
3 tb dijon mustard
3 tb honey
1 tb pepper flakes
6 chicken breasts

Instructions

Olive oil * Remove skin from chicken breasts 1. In a saucepan, combine the Grand Marnier, jam, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, honey, and red pepper flakes. Simmer over medium-low heat (or put in microwave for 1 min. until the honey and jam are melted.)Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature. 2. Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in a shallow glass baking dish. Pour on the marinade and refrigerate, covered with plastic wrap, for at least 4 hours or overnight. If grilling, let the chicken stand at room temperature for half an hour before grilling (see #3.) TO BAKE: POUR OFF ALL BUT 3/4 c marinade. Brush additional apricot jam onto to chicken. Cover loosely with foil. Bake at 350 deg. for 45 minutes to 1 hour, basting with marinade every 15 minutes. 3. FOR GRILLING: Prepare a charcoal fire. When the coals are glowing hot with a layer of white ash, grill the chicken breasts 6 to 8 inches from the heat. Baste the chicken with oil and marinade during grilling. Cook for 20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes. . Slice and serve hot or at room temperature. Judy Garnett/pjxg05a Raleigh, NC