Maple Mustard Glazed Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
218 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Maple Mustard Glazed Chicken
Description
This recipe features either pounded chicken breasts or boneless skinless thighs browned in a skillet to form a flavorful crust. After cooking, a sauce is made in the same pan by whisking together Dijon mustard, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Bringing this mixture to a boil then reducing the heat allows it to thicken slightly. The cooked chicken is returned to the pan and tossed in the glaze to fully coat.
The glaze is a balance of sweet maple syrup, tangy mustard, and gentle acidity from apple cider vinegar, enhanced with garlic for aroma. This combination creates a complex yet approachable flavor profile that complements the mild chicken. The dish is ready to serve immediately, optionally garnished with fresh herbs for added freshness.
This dish works well as a main for dinner paired with steamed vegetables or a simple grain. The glaze keeps the chicken moist and adds a flavorful, sticky surface.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast pounded to even thickness), or 4-6 chicken thighs, boneless skinless
- ⅓ cup Dijon mustard you can find this near the traditional yellow mustard in grocery stores, stone ground or coarse ground
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Grease a large skillet and cook chicken 5-8 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- In a small bowl whisk together mustard, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add to pan (same pan you cooked the chicken in, no need to clean it out first) and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, add chicken, and toss chicken in the sauce to coat well.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Fresh herbs like thyme or parsley add a fresh finish when sprinkled over the chicken just before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 218 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 218kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 515mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 515mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 49IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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