Orange Balsamic Glazed Chicken

*Orange Balsamic Glazed Chicken

Ingredients:
4 boneless skinless chicken breast
2 tablespoons of EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil)
Salt and pepper
1 teaspoon of poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon of Creole seasoning (optional)
3 sprigs  of fresh rosemary leaves removed and chopped
2 sprigs of fresh thyme leaves removed and chopped
1/2 cup of orange marmalade
1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup of chicken stock
1 tablespoon of butter
2 tablespoons of brown sugar
2 scallions, white and green parts, finely chopped

Served with rice and green beans

Directions:
In a large skillet, heat the EVOO over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, poultry seasoning and Creole seasoning. Add the chicken to the pan when the oil ripples and brown for 5 minutes. Turn the chicken and season with rosemary and thyme. Cook for 5 more minutes. Stir together the marmalade marmalade, vinegar, stock, and brown sugar and pour over the chicken. Add the butter and let sauce thicken slightly, 3-4 minutes, until it reaches a thin glaze consistency. Add the scallions during the last minute of cooking time. Slice the chicken and serve with rice and green beans for a delicious meal!

Green beans sauteed in bacon, onion, salt, pepper, grated garlic cloves and creole seasoning.

*Recipe inspired by Rachel Ray's Look + Cook book