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    Maple Glazed Chicken

    Published: Sep 8, 2019 · Modified: Aug 9, 2021 by Heather · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 582 words. · About 3 minutes to read this article.

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    Maple Glazed Chicken by The Toasty Kitchen
    Maple Glazed Chicken by The Toasty Kitchen
    Maple Glazed Chicken by The Toasty Kitchen

    Maple Glazed Chicken is a quick and easy entrée that's ready in less than 15 minutes. Thin sliced chicken breasts are pan fried and coated in a flavorful maple and garlic sauce.

    A plate of maple glazed chicken with asparagus.

    Everyone needs a handful of fast dinner recipes that can be whipped up in an instant. I'm talking less than 15 minutes from the fridge to the dinner table.

    You'll love my recipe for maple glazed chicken because it's incredibly simple to make. Plus, it's filled with flavor and easily pairs with any side dish you have on hand.

    For a healthy dinner, I like to pair this chicken with my parmesan asparagus with lemon butter (as shown in the photos). Or, slice and serve on top of a fresh chopped salad.

    This chicken also pairs well with creamy mashed potatoes or green beans and onions.

    Ingredients and substitutions

    Ingredients for maple glazed chicken on a counter top. You'll need about 16 ounces of chicken, so two large chicken breasts sliced in half should work perfectly.

    Maple syrup can be substituted with honey if needed.

    If you don't have a lemon on hand, you can substitute with apple cider vinegar instead.

    Cooked chicken breasts tossed in maple glaze.

    Pan searing chicken breasts

    I have an easy tip for cooking chicken breasts in less than 20 minutes on the stove top. Simply slice your chicken breasts in half, as if you were butterflying them, but continue cutting all the way through.

    This chicken literally cooks through after about 4 minutes on each side. Not only is this a great weeknight meal idea, but can also be used for meal prep.

    For this recipe, I recommend weighing your chicken, or using two large-ish chicken breasts sliced in half to make four servings. Once sliced, your chicken should be about one inch or less in thickness.

    Maple glazed chicken with asparagus on a white plate.

    What to serve with maple glazed chicken

    Wondering what to serve with maple glazed chicken? Here are a few easy ideas:

    • Creamy Mashed Potatoes
    • Creamy Asparagus Bow Tie Pasta
    • Parmesan Asparagus
    • Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts
    • Winter Chopped Salad
    • Savory Roasted Sweet Potatoes
    Close up on glaze with garlic.
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    Maple Glazed Chicken

    Maple Glazed Chicken is a quick and easy entrée that's ready in less than 15 minutes. Thin sliced chicken breasts are pan fried and coated in a flavorful maple and garlic sauce.
    Prep Time5 minutes
    Cook Time10 minutes
    Total Time15 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 239kcal
    Author: Heather

    Ingredients

    • 16 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
    • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
    • 2 tablespoons water

    Instructions

    • Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise to about 1 inch thickness. Season all sides with salt and pepper.
    • In a saute pan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. When hot, add chicken breasts and cook about 4 minutes per side, or until cooked through and juices run clear. Remove chicken from pan.
    • Add remaining olive oil, maple syrup, lemon juice, cornstarch, garlic, ground ginger, and water. Whisk until cornstarch has dissolved and ingredients are incorporated. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until sauce has thickened slightly.
    • Return chicken to pan and toss to coat in sauce. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

    Equipment Recommendations

    • Lemon Juicer
    • Zwilling Pro Chef's Knife
    • Boos Maple Cutting Board
    • Measuring Spoons

    Notes

    • For this recipe, I recommend weighing your chicken, or using two large chicken breasts sliced in half to make four servings. Once sliced, your chicken should be about one inch (or slightly less) in thickness.  
      Lemon juice can be substituted with apple cider vinegar.
    • This recipe makes just enough sauce to coat your chicken. If you'd like extra sauce to drizzle over vegetables, potatoes, or to use as a salad dressing, I recommend doubling the sauce ingredients. 

    Nutrition Estimate

    Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 425mg | Potassium: 453mg | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American

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