Description
Maple Dijon Chicken combines sweet maple syrup and tangy Dijon mustard for a delightful dish that’s perfect for any night.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Fresh thyme or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Whisk together the Dijon mustard, maple syrup, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
- Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish and pour the glaze over them.
- Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Serve the Maple Dijon Chicken garnished with fresh thyme or parsley.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken for 30 minutes before baking. Can be served with quinoa or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg