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.

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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.

chicken breasts in a cast iron pan.

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.

breasts cooking in a pan.

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.

garlic puree being stirred into sauce in a pan.

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

a dollop of mustard in a pan about to be stirred into sauce.

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

sauce in a cast iron pan.

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.

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*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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Easy Maple Glazed Chicken Recipe

Sharon Rhodes
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.
5 from 6 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 339 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375.
  • In a cast iron pan (or another oven-proof skillet) heat the olive oil over medium heat. Season the rinsed and patted dry chicken with sea salt and pepper and add them to the hot pan.
  • Flip the chicken after 4-5 minutes and let it cook on the other side for another 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set it aside.
  • Add the water, being careful as the pan is still hot and it could spit up at you, and steam will be released. Add the maple syrup, along with the garlic, rosemary, and parsley. Stir well and bring to a low boil.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in the vinegar and mustard.
  • Add the chicken back to the pan and baste well with the sauce. Pop into the oven for 15 minutes, turning and basting 2 or 3 times.
  • Check the temperature of the chicken to ensure it is cooked and remove it from the oven. Transfer chicken to plates and stir the remaining sauce. Drizzle the sauce over your dish and enjoy.

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Notes

Nutrition

Calories: 339kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 48gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 308mgPotassium: 904mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 73IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 1mg
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  2. mmmmm this looks delish! I’ve actually marinated chicken breasts in maple syrup & lots of oregano once…this recipe took me back to that day. lol! It was good, but your recipe looks GREAT! 🙂 I’ll take it with potatoes please.

    1. Ha! Coming right up. 🙂 I made frites for Joe. I behaved and had brown rice and some greens. 😉

    1. Hey thanks, June! Taking pictures of chicken can be a challenge so I’m glad they are making you hungry. 😉 Have a great week!

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