Maple Glazed Chicken
Sweet with a touch of citrus and salt, the flavor of these maple glazed chicken breasts is outstanding. Topped with some sage and crunchy toasted pecans, you can have a tasty dinner in around 35 minutes.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 488kcal
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Maple Glaze
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage (chopped finely)
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
Garnish
- extra sage leaves optional
- toasted pecans optional
Instructions
Get prepped
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Whisk all the glaze ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.3 tablespoons pure maple syrup, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, 1 tablespoon fresh sage (chopped finely), 1/2 cup chicken stock
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.4 chicken breasts
Cook the chicken
- Heat the oil in a large oven-proof pan over medium-high heat (I use a cast iron skillet).2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Sear the chicken breasts for 4 minutes on one side (resist the urge to flip early—let them get a good sear).
Finish the chicken in the oven
- Flip the chicken, then remove the pan from heat.
- Add the glaze to the pan, making sure the chicken is coated.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping once halfway through. Add more chicken stock if the liquid reduces too much. Chicken is done when it reaches 165°F.
Serve
- Remove the chicken from the pan and drizzle with the extra glaze.
- Top with toasted pecans and sage leaves, if desired.extra sage leaves, toasted pecans
- Devour.
Nutrition
Calories: 488kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 146mg | Sodium: 854mg | Potassium: 986mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg
