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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!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-10-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldCorn"},"reviewBody":"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.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-09-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedWrench"},"reviewBody":"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!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-11-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleFlower"},"reviewBody":"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.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-09-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanBottleOpener"},"reviewBody":"My family liked this recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-09-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanWrench"},"reviewBody":"Needed to find different ideas for chicken. Came across this recipe. Rootbeer? What the heck , worth a shot. Man oh man This is amazing!!!!. Used half of lemon zest and half of the lemon juice. Will be having this again. Im considering using the glaze as a marinade for pork chops and to glaze a ham.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-06-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedPalmtree"},"reviewBody":"This was absolutely amazing!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-05-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanScooter"},"reviewBody":"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.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-12-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldMustache"},"reviewBody":"This was delicious! It was easy to make! Will definitely be making this again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-05-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldCoffee"},"reviewBody":"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.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-02-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenGrapes"},"reviewBody":"I too wasn't sure about this recipe since I have NEVER cooked with Root Beer, but this was one of the most raved about chicken recipe's! My kids just loved it. I will be making this again for sure. Thanks for a great recipe!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-09-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedWheel"},"reviewBody":"AMAZING! I WAS SKEPTICAL TO TRY THIS SINCE I HATE ROOTBEER BUT IT WAS DELICIOUS AND EVEN MY PICKY CHILDREN LOVE THIS.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-07-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldDog"},"reviewBody":"I used a Hormel Original Flavor Pork Tenderloin instead of chicken. I seared the meat and place it in a 350 degree oven for 25 minutes. While it was roasting, I mixed and cooked the glaze. I basted the pork and roasted it an additional 20 minutes. Extra glaze was poured over the sliced pork. Sweet and slightly tangy - can't wait to try it with chicken!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-09-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenDucky"},"reviewBody":"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.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-05-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurplePalmtree"},"reviewBody":"We made this recipe last night and it was not a hit. I think 2 tsp of lemon zest was 1 tsp too many. The chicken was perfect but the sauce left us all kinda eh. It's edible just not noteworthy. I served it with steamed carrots which was a great pairing for the sweet sauce. We won't be making this again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-09-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldMustache"},"reviewBody":"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.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-07-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeDucky"},"reviewBody":"Omg This chicken was delicious! I made it with rice. There was plenty of extra sauce. It was a sweet sauce. 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