Description
This Maple Glazed Chicken recipe offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors with tender chicken breasts coated in a sticky, flavorful maple syrup glaze. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an easy and impressive dish that can be prepared on the stovetop, making it ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 16 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 large breasts), sliced in half lengthwise
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking chicken)
Maple Glaze
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides evenly with salt and black pepper to enhance the natural flavors of the meat.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until they are golden brown and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), about 5-7 minutes per side depending on thickness. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the Maple Glaze: In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, maple syrup, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground ginger, and water. Whisk these ingredients together thoroughly to combine.
- Thicken the Sauce: Sprinkle cornstarch into the skillet while whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Continue to cook and stir until the sauce slightly thickens and becomes glossy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Glaze the Chicken: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet and toss them gently in the warm maple glaze until fully coated and heated through.
- Serve Immediately: Transfer the glazed chicken to plates and serve while hot, pairing with your favorite side dishes for a complete meal.
Notes
- For best results, slice the chicken breasts evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
- Use real pure maple syrup for authentic flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and pepper, before serving.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, ensure your cornstarch is pure and uncontaminated.
- You can garnish with chopped fresh parsley or thyme for an herbal touch.
- Leftover glazed chicken can be refrigerated up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
