*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                      Amy's Grilled Chicken Breasts

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Poultry

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   4                    Chicken breast halves
                        Without skin
   2      teaspoons     Dijon mustard
   3 1/2  tablespoons   White wine vinegar
   2      teaspoons     Garlic -- minced
   2      teaspoons     Honey
   1 1/3  tablespoons   Fresh thyme -- or 2 teaspoons
                        Dried -- minced
     1/3  teaspoon      Coarse salt
   1 1/3  dashes        Red pepper flakes
   1      tablespoon    Olive oil
   4                    Sprigs fresh thyme

Place the chicken breasts within a folded piece of plastic wrap; 
sligtly flatten upper portion of each breast with the broad side of a chef's knife
 to promote even grilling.
 Place breasts in a shallow glass or ceramic dish.
 Place mustard, vinegar, garlic, honey, thyme, salt and pepper flakes in a small bowl;
 stir with fork to combine. 
Add oil a little at a time and whisk to combine marinade.
 Pour marinade over breasts.
 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in refrigerator,turning once or twice in marinade, 
for at least 2 hours, or up to 4 hours. 
Remove breasts from marinade, scraping any bits clinging to chicken back into the shallow dish
. Transfer all marinade to small saucepan and bring to a boil; reserve.
 Lightly grease grill rack with cooking spreay.
 Preheat grill. Place breasts on grill.
 Cook covered with lid, basting frequently with marinade, until tender, 
approximately 5 to 6 minutes on each side.


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