Next Generation Life Fitness

Grilled Chicken Breasts with Apple-Cranberry Glaze

Preptime: 5 min.
Cooktime: 20 min.

Calories: 289
Carbs: 35g
Fat: 5g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 27g
Satfat: 1g
Sodium: 236mg

Ingredients:

For the apple-cranberry glaze:
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons finely diced dried cranberries
1/2 cup apple preserves or jam
salt to taste
white pepper to taste

For the chicken:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 4 to 6 oz. each
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper

Directions:
For the apple-cranberry glaze:
1. In a small saucepan, heat the vinegar and sugar over medium heat until the mixture boils and the sugar dissolves. Add the apple preserves or jam, whisk in the dried cranberies and bring it to a boil. Remove from heat.

2. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

For the chicken:
3. Preheat the grill to medium-high.

4. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil.

5. Place the chicken on the grill and cook until the juices run clear, 6 to 8 minutes per side.

6. Place the chicken on a serving platter and brush it with the apple-cranberry glaze.