Maple Glazed Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
488 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Maple Glazed Chicken
Description
This Maple Glazed Chicken recipe begins by whisking together a glaze made with pure maple syrup, lemon juice and zest, soy sauce, fresh grated ginger, chopped sage, and chicken stock. Chicken breasts are seasoned with salt and pepper before searing skin-side down in vegetable oil for four minutes to develop a golden-brown exterior and richer flavor.
The pan is removed from heat, the chicken flipped, and the glaze added to coat the breasts. The dish finishes by baking in a 400°F oven, flipping once midway to ensure even cooking and glaze coverage. The chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F, maintaining juiciness with the sweet and tangy maple-based glaze.
To serve, the chicken is drizzled with remaining glaze and topped optionally with toasted pecans and fresh sage leaves, introducing a crunchy texture and herbal brightness that complement the savory-sweet profile. This dish makes an elegant main course suitable for weekday dinners or entertaining alike.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Maple Glaze
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated, fresh
- 1 tablespoon sage chopped finely, fresh
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
Garnish
- sage optional, extra, leaves
- pecans optional, toasted
Instructions
Get prepped
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Whisk all the glaze ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Cook the chicken
- Heat the oil in a large oven-proof pan over medium-high heat (I use a cast iron skillet).
- Sear the chicken breasts for 4 minutes on one side (resist the urge to flip early—let them get a good sear).
Finish the chicken in the oven
- Flip the chicken, then remove the pan from heat.
- Add the glaze to the pan, making sure the chicken is coated.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping once halfway through. Add more chicken stock if the liquid reduces too much. Chicken is done when it reaches 165°F.
Serve
- Remove the chicken from the pan and drizzle with the extra glaze.
- Top with toasted pecans and sage leaves, if desired.
- Devour.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 488 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 488kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 51g | 102% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 146mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 854mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 986mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 68IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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