Root Beer Glazed Chicken

Name: Root Beer Glazed Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each); 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 cup root beer; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup ketchup; 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

My husband made some tweaks from the original recipe to suit our tastes and it was fabulous. Our 18 month-old son even loves this chicken recipe! It's the perfect way for me to get out of cooking for a night. —Stacy Kolojay, Streator, Illinois

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup root beer
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Directions

Flatten chicken breasts slightly. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil for 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove and keep warm.
Stir the root beer, brown sugar, ketchup, mustard and lemon zest into the skillet. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 6-8 minutes or until thickened. Return chicken to skillet; heat through.

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