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Maple Dijon Chicken

This dump and bake maple balsamic chicken requires minimal prep and has a ton of flavor!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 258 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ - 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts*
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • ½ cup Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch or 11 x 7-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. In a bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
  2. Pat the chicken dry, season it with salt and pepper to taste, and arrange it in the prepared baking dish.
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken. Toss to make sure that each piece of chicken is well coated. Tuck the sprigs of fresh herbs into the dish (placed alongside the chicken).
  4. Bake, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes, or until a meat thermometer registers 165°F. Discard the herb stems. Spoon the delicious pan sauce over the chicken. Garnish with fresh chopped herbs, if desired.

Notes

  • *I use 5 very small chicken breasts that total 1 ½ lbs. These are often done in as little as 20-25 minutes. If you use thicker, larger chicken breasts, you might have to increase the cooking time to about 45-50 minutes.
  • Total cooking time will vary depending on the size and thickness of your chicken. The type of baking dish that you use can also impact the cooking time (dark, nonstick metal pans or a cast iron pan will cook the meat faster than a ceramic or glass dish, for instance). As a result, a meat thermometer is the best way to know when your chicken is done. The meat is ready when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • 165°F

Nutrition Information

Serving 1(5 ounce) chicken breast + 1/5 of the sauce Calories 258kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 21.9g (7%) Protein 31.2g (62%) Fat 1.7g (3%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Cholesterol 79.2mg (26%) Sodium 784.7mg (33%) Sugar 19g (38%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 258

% Daily Value*

Serving 1(5 ounce) chicken breast + 1/5 of the sauce
Calories 258kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 21.9g 7%
Protein 31.2g 62%
Fat 1.7g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Cholesterol 79.2mg 26%
Sodium 784.7mg 33%
Sugar 19g 38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.