Maple Glazed Chicken

A sweet maple glaze gives this weeknight chicken dish top-notch flavor. This easy Maple Glazed Chicken is a quick recipe that is definitely a family favorite.

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We eat chicken several times a week and like to switch it up with different flavors and sauces like this Maple Glazed Chicken. Other faves include this Chili Lime Chicken and this Coconut Curry Chicken Marinade. Check out all of our dinner recipes for more inspiration!

Serve this yummy chicken with this tasty dill pickle salad recipe. The creamy balance is just what you need to make a nice meal. It also tastes delicious with this yummy Broccoli Casserole, a creamy cheesy side dish.

Ingredients

• olive oil
• boneless chicken breasts 
• water
• maple syrup
• garlic puree or garlic cloves minced
• dried rosemary
• dried parsley
• apple cider vinegar
• balsamic vinegar
• mustard
• salt and pepper 

Instructions for this recipe

First, in a cast iron (or another oven-proof pan) heat the olive oil over medium heat on the stovetop. 

Then pat the chicken dry, season the chicken with salt and pepper, and add to the hot large skillet.

Flip the chicken after 4-5 minutes and let it cook on the other side for another 4-5 minutes. You are looking to add some nice color to it but not fully cook it through.

Then transfer the golden brown chicken to a plate and set aside.

Next, add water, and maple syrup, along with the garlic, rosemary, and parsley.

Stir well, scraping up the browned bits, and bring to a low boil.

Then reduce the heat and stir in the vinegar and mustard.

Finally, you are left with a really delicious sauce to glaze the chicken with.

Add the chicken back into the pan and baste it well with the sauce.

Let the sauce simmer a bit while you preheat the oven to 375.

Lastly, pop the pan into the oven for 15 minutes, turning and basting 2 or 3 times while it cooks.

FAQs, Tips, and Substitutions

• Can this recipe be made with other cuts of chicken? Yes! Chicken thighs would also work really well with this recipe.
• Any kind of mustard will work: stone ground or dijon mustard are my favorites.
• Use a meat thermometer in the thickest part of the breast for precise temperature. It should read 165 F.
• Serve with Baked Sweet Potatoes, Butternut Squash Noodles, or Roasted Spaghetti Squash.
• Substitute honey for honey glazed chicken.
• Use soy sauce instead of balsamic vinegar for a saltier, umami flavor.

More chicken recipes

• Gluten Free Chicken Tenders
• Chicken Taco Salad
• Chicken Broccoli Bake
• Three Bean Chicken Soup
• Mexican Rice Bake
• Chicken Cauliflower Casserole

*This recipe was originally posted on May 28, 2014, updated on Jun 21, 2019, and updated again on November 29, 2022, with recipe notes, writing, and photos.*

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