Crab Apple Jelly Glazed Chicken
Crab Apple Jelly Glazed Chicken is an easy recipe that's perfect for summer or fall entertaining. If you can't get crab apple jelly you can substitute apple jelly which is easily found in the jam section at the grocery store.
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Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (8-10 skinless, boneless chicken thighs)
- salt and pepper
MARINADE/GLAZE
- 6 oz crab apple jelly* (170 grams)
- 2½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2½ tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium-low heat combine crab apple jelly, oil and garlic. Stir until melted. Reserve 2 tablespoons of marinade for final glaze. Cool.
MARINATE CHICKEN
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Pour marinade over the chicken and let marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
COOKING
- Preheat barbecue to medium-high heat. Grill chicken basting with marinade for the first half of the cooking time.
- Discard marinade and turn chicken.
- Cooking time will vary based on the size of pieces. Approximately 6 minutes per side for chicken breasts, 4 minutes per side for skewers.
- Brush with reserved marinade for last half of the cooking time. Transfer to a platter and serve.
Notes
*Substitute apple jelly if you do not have crab apple jelly.
Oil doesn't actually tenderize meat but it helps keep it moist. Feel free to experiment if you think it's too much. You can even skip the marinating step and simply use it as a glaze.