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Maple Mustard Glazed Chicken Recipe

Maple Mustard Glazed Chicken Recipe
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Maple Mustard Glazed Chicken is a delightful one-skillet dinner recipe combining sweet maple syrup and tangy mustard to create a savory glaze over tender, thinly sliced chicken breast halves. Perfect for a quick and flavorful fall meal, this American cuisine main course is easy to prepare and bakes to juicy perfection in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4-6 ounce boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Glaze and Sauce

  • 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, divided
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon stone-ground mustard

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) to prepare for baking the chicken later in the process.
  2. Heat Skillet: Heat a large, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil to coat the pan evenly.
  3. Season Chicken: Season the chicken breast halves with salt and black pepper on both sides for balanced flavor.
  4. Sear Chicken: Place the chicken in the hot skillet and cook for 2 minutes on each side until browned and sealed, giving the chicken a nice crust.
  5. Remove Chicken: Take the chicken out of the pan and set aside to prepare the sauce in the same skillet.
  6. Make Sauce Base: Add chicken broth, maple syrup, half of the chopped thyme (1 teaspoon), and minced garlic to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a boil, scraping the pan to loosen the browned bits for extra flavor.
  7. Simmer Sauce: Cook the sauce for 2 minutes while stirring frequently to blend the flavors and slightly reduce the liquid.
  8. Add Vinegar and Mustard: Stir in the cider vinegar and stone-ground mustard, cooking for another 1 minute while stirring constantly to thicken the glaze.
  9. Return Chicken: Place the chicken back into the skillet along with any accumulated juices, spooning the sauce over the top to coat the chicken well.
  10. Bake Chicken: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure it's fully cooked and safe to eat.
  11. Thicken Sauce: Remove the chicken from the pan and place the skillet back on medium heat. Cook for 2 minutes, watching closely as the sauce thickens to a syrupy consistency.
  12. Serve: Pour the thickened sauce over the chicken and sprinkle with the remaining chopped thyme just before serving to add a fresh herbal note.

Notes

  • Use thinly sliced chicken breast halves to ensure quick and even cooking. Full-sized breasts may not cook fully in the given time.
  • For more control over the saltiness, opt for reduced-sodium chicken broth. Regular broth can be used if preferred.
  • If stone-ground mustard is unavailable, substitute with Dijon or brown mustard for a similar flavor profile.
  • Adjust sweetness and tanginess by varying the amount of maple syrup and mustard to suit personal taste.
  • Nutrition values are estimates and may vary based on ingredient brands and portion sizes.

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