Description
A quick and flavorful dish that combines sweet maple syrup and tangy Dijon mustard, perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (like thyme or parsley)
Instructions
- Start by prepping your marinade. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Place your chicken breasts in a large resealable bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it’s well-coated. Allow it to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat your grill or a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Once cooked, let the chicken rest for a few minutes.
- Serve your Maple Dijon Chicken garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
For juicier results, chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts. If you prefer a stronger flavor, use brown mustard. Marinating overnight will infuse deeper flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg