Smoky Maple Barbecued Chicken Breasts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Soak the chicken breasts in cold, salted water for at least 30 minutes, to eliminate the\"game-y\" taste; drain and pat dry.
While the chicken is soaking, fire up the grill.
Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper to taste; sprinkle with lemon juice.
Stir together the maple syrup, barbecue sauce, mustard, and liquid smoke.
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.
Serve hot.