Maple Mustard Chicken
A delectable dish of tender chicken breasts marinated in a sweet maple glaze with a zesty mustard kick, creating a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Chicken Breasts
- 1/3 cup Pure Maple Syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
- 2 cloves Minced Garlic
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl to create the marinade.
- Marinate the chicken by placing it in a resealable bag with the marinade and refrigerating for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat and sear the marinated chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Drizzle remaining marinade over chicken 5 minutes before it’s done for an extra glaze.
Notes
For a different flavor, you can substitute with chicken thighs or add fresh herbs to the marinade for an earthy note.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: maple mustard chicken, savory chicken, easy chicken recipes
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