Heartburn-Friendly Recipe – Grilled Chicken Breasts With Orange Honey Sauce
This chicken sounds light and fruity – and it is. The Sauce is almost invisible. It’s pale in color, and its subtle flavors are simply delicious. Although the word orange will make people apprehensive, the amount is small and, when cooked, is usually much less of a problem for GERD sufferers. Even without the orange, this chicken is extremely tasty.
Chicken:
- 8 boneless and skinless chicken breast halves
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Kosher salt to taste
- Sweet or mild paprika, to taste
- Fresh minced parsley, garnish
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
- 1 cup fat-free chicken broth
- 1/4 cup orange juice or apple cider
- 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 1/2 cups 1/2-inch diced zucchini
Among the most important thing to remember when eating any entree – or any food for that matter- is that portion size counts. Eating too much, even of the most harmless foods, can cause heartburn. Large quantities can weaken the LES, allowing heartburn to ensure.