Chicken Pieces Jessica

4 servings

This is an exciting but messy little appetizer. Offer moistened rolled-up towels, or damp paper towels if you're entertaining very informally.

Seasoning mix
1/2teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried sweet basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground sage
1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon dried summer savory
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
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4 boneless chicken breast halves sKin and visible fat removed
Vegetable oil cooking spray
1/4 cup white grape syrup

Combine the seasoning mix ingredients in a small bowl.

Sprinkle all surfaces of the chicken evenly with 4 teaspoons of the seasoning mix.

Preheat a heavy 10-inch sKillet, preferably nonstick, over high heat to 400 degrees, about 4 minutes.

Lightly coat each side of both breast halves with the vegetable-oil spray and place them in the skillet. Turn the heat to medium, cook 1-1/2 to 2 minutes, turn the chicken over, and cook the other sides. Repeat the process with the other 2 pieces of chicken. Set chicken aside to cool.

Preheat the broiler.
When the chicken is cool enough to handle, slice it into 1/2-inch wide strips. Place in a container and toss with the grape syrup. Arrange on a baking sheet and broil until the chicken is brown and a sticky glaze forms, about 4 minutes. Then get out of the way!