Maple and Mustard Chicken

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M&M Chicken

Yield: 6

Author: Lauren Cohen, MS, RDN

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 25 MinTotal time: 35 Min

A flavorful chicken dish with a lightly sweet mustard-maple sauce. The chicken is seared on the stovetop and finished in the oven, creating an easy recipe that works well for both weeknights and simple entertaining.

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Ingredients

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ⅓ teaspoon kosher salt
• ⅓ cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
• ⅓ cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1½ tablespoons stone-ground mustard
• 1 scallion, sliced (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Sear the chicken: Spray a large ovenproof skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with the salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 2–3 minutes per side, until lightly browned. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
3. Prepare the sauce: Add the chicken broth, maple syrup, thyme, and garlic to the skillet. Bring to a boil, scraping the pan to loosen any browned bits. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the cider vinegar and mustard and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
4. Bake: Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon some of the sauce over the top. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for about 10–12 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
5. Finish the sauce: Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for about 5 minutes. Place the skillet back over medium heat and cook the sauce for about 2 minutes, until slightly thickened and glossy. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and sprinkle with scallions if using. Serve immediately.

Notes

Kitchen Notes

• If the chicken breasts are very thick, slice them horizontally or pound them slightly for more even cooking.

• Use an oven-safe skillet (such as cast iron or stainless steel) so the chicken can move directly from the stovetop to the oven.

• Stone-ground mustard gives the sauce texture and depth, but Dijon can also be used for a smoother finish.

• The sauce will continue to thicken slightly as it cools.

Serving Notes

This chicken works well with:

• roasted broccoli

• green beans

• spaghetti squash

• roasted potatoes

• brown rice or farro

• a simple arugula salad

The sweet and savory sauce pairs especially well with vegetables that roast and caramelize in the oven.

Swaps

• Monk fruit maple syrup can be used in place of maple syrup to significantly reduce the calories and sugar in the sauce. In this recipe, the substitution lowers the sauce by about 50 calories and 12 grams of carbohydrates (all from sugar) per serving.

• Spice World Minced Garlic (1 Tbsp.) or Gourmet Garden garlic paste (2 Tbsp.) can be used in place of fresh garlic if preferred.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

267

Fat

5 g

Sat. Fat

1 g

Protein

36 g

Carbs

16 g

Fiber

0 g

Cholesterol

109 mg

Net carbs

15 g

Sodium

387 mg

Sugar

13 g

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Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an estimate. Individual ingredients and brands may vary.

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