Vital: Pam Pillay’s Kitchen Cures – Orange Glazed Chicken

honey

🥗Healthier: agave nectar

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave nectar is lower on the glycemic index.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while liquid aminos are often cheaper.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is more cost-effective.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a healthier thickening agent, while flour is more economical.

Combine orange juice, chicken stock, Dijon mustard, chopped shallots, balsamic vinegar, and orange zest in a bowl to make the marinade.

Add garlic paste, black pepper, and salt to the marinade mixture.

Marinate the chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes, preferably overnight.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).

Place the marinated chicken breasts in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, add the remaining marinade to the chicken in the oven.

Increase the oven temperature to 190°C (374°F) and allow to brown for an additional 10 minutes before serving.

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