Maple glazed chicken is a quick and easy main dish that's ready in less than 15 minutes. Thin sliced chicken breasts are sauteed and coated in a flavorful maple garlic sauce.
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 to 165 degrees Fahrenheit in the center. 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.
Notes
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.