Smoky Maple Barbecued Chicken Breasts

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 lemons, juice of or 1/2 lime, juice of
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
• 2 tablespoons mustard (use your favorite)
• 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke

Recipe

• 1 soak the chicken breasts in cold, salted water for at least 30 minutes, to eliminate the"game-y" taste; drain and pat dry.
• 2 while the chicken is soaking, fire up the grill.
• 3 sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper to taste; sprinkle with lemon juice.
• 4 stir together the maple syrup, barbecue sauce, mustard, and liquid smoke.
• 5 grill the chicken, turning and basting with the sauce, for 12-15 minutes, or until the juices run clear and centers are no longer pink.
• 6 serve hot.