Description
Juicy, tender chicken glazed with a sweet and savory maple sauce — this Maple Glazed Chicken is an easy, flavorful dinner perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
2. Place chicken breasts in a shallow dish or resealable bag and pour half of the marinade over them. Reserve the other half for later.
3. Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours) in the refrigerator.
4. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Remove chicken from marinade and place in a baking dish.
5. Bake for 20–25 minutes, basting once or twice with reserved marinade, until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F / 74°C).
6. Transfer chicken to a plate and drizzle with the remaining glaze from the pan.
7. Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, sear chicken in a hot skillet for 2–3 minutes per side before baking.
Serve with roasted vegetables, rice, or mashed sweet potatoes for a balanced meal.
This glaze also works beautifully with salmon or pork chops.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: maple glazed chicken, baked chicken, maple dinner recipe, sweet and savory chicken, easy chicken dinner