Description
Savor the delightful blend of sweet and tangy flavors in this Maple Dijon Chicken recipe, perfect for any occasion and easy enough for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional, such as thyme or rosemary)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, maple syrup, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Generously coat each chicken breast with the marinade.
- Place the marinated chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Allow the chicken to rest for five minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider searing the chicken in a skillet before baking for a golden crust.
- This marinade is also great with salmon or grilled tofu for a delicious alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (140g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg