Description
Delight in this Maple-Glazed Chicken, perfectly balanced with sweet and savory flavors. It’s a stunning centerpiece that will impress your guests and make your Easter celebration unforgettable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh thyme or rosemary, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish with nonstick spray or olive oil.
- In a bowl, whisk together maple syrup, soy sauce, crushed garlic, Dijon mustard, and black pepper until smooth.
- Marinate chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish with half the glaze for at least 30 minutes (overnight for best flavor).
- Place marinated chicken in the baking dish and drizzle with remaining glaze. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and chicken is golden brown.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with seasonal vegetables or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For crispy skin, sear the chicken skin-side down before baking. - Experiment with fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme for added flavor. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.