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
Root Beer Glazed Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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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Margaret
May 9, 2019
I didn't have any lemon zest so I just squirted in some lemon juice. The chicken was so moist and the sauce was sweet and flavorful.
Firefly12309
Jun 29, 2018
We used Teddy's rootbeer, I didn't have a fresh lemon for zest so used 1 Tbs of Italia lemon concentrate plus one whole snack pack of Oceanspray Orange Crasins. I pan seared chicken tenders strips, then transferred to plate and put sauce in pan brought to boil then lowered heat to thicken and partially reduce the sauce. Then I transferred chicken to fireproof glass dish and poured all sauce over it and put in a 325 degree toaster oven for 30 min. I served over white rice steamed with sea salt, pepper, butter, and a side of garlic green beans. My husband and I both really liked this dish. It reminded us of a type of chutney. We will make again!
AmyE007
Oct 6, 2015
Delicious. Served with rice. Could not tell that there was root beer. Will try Luigimon idea next time and will bake for a good glaze.
abashu
Nov 15, 2014
Yummy, my husband and I really enjoyed it. That makes two stars. It was easy to prepare and I will continue to make it. That gives it two more stars. If it is that good already it deserves to be a five star.
luigimon
Sep 20, 2014
Yummy!!! We slow baked them in the oven at about 325 so we could glaze them and get a good glaze going. Very good and will make it again!
wannybt
Sep 20, 2014
My family liked this recipe.
chris_giles18
Sep 17, 2014
I did not have dijon mustard, so I had to use spicy brown instead. It still worked out well and we will be having this again.
georgeanna
Sep 20, 2013
This is delicious. I've made it several times and will make it several more times. I've also shared the recipe with friends and have gotten many thanks. My grandkids also love this.
homemadewithlove
May 9, 2013
My family enjoyed this recipe. The root beer ingredient interested me and the sauce turned out sweet and mild and my youngest even liked it.
deeloef
Apr 12, 2013
I found this tolerable, but no one else liked it at all. I tried to use the leftovers in salads the next night and that was not a hit either.
Reviews
I didn't have any lemon zest so I just squirted in some lemon juice. The chicken was so moist and the sauce was sweet and flavorful.
We used Teddy's rootbeer, I didn't have a fresh lemon for zest so used 1 Tbs of Italia lemon concentrate plus one whole snack pack of Oceanspray Orange Crasins. I pan seared chicken tenders strips, then transferred to plate and put sauce in pan brought to boil then lowered heat to thicken and partially reduce the sauce. Then I transferred chicken to fireproof glass dish and poured all sauce over it and put in a 325 degree toaster oven for 30 min. I served over white rice steamed with sea salt, pepper, butter, and a side of garlic green beans. My husband and I both really liked this dish. It reminded us of a type of chutney. We will make again!
Delicious. Served with rice. Could not tell that there was root beer. Will try Luigimon idea next time and will bake for a good glaze.
Yummy, my husband and I really enjoyed it. That makes two stars. It was easy to prepare and I will continue to make it. That gives it two more stars. If it is that good already it deserves to be a five star.
Yummy!!! We slow baked them in the oven at about 325 so we could glaze them and get a good glaze going. Very good and will make it again!
My family liked this recipe.
I did not have dijon mustard, so I had to use spicy brown instead. It still worked out well and we will be having this again.
This is delicious. I've made it several times and will make it several more times. I've also shared the recipe with friends and have gotten many thanks. My grandkids also love this.
My family enjoyed this recipe. The root beer ingredient interested me and the sauce turned out sweet and mild and my youngest even liked it.
I found this tolerable, but no one else liked it at all. I tried to use the leftovers in salads the next night and that was not a hit either.