Sweet Maple Chicken
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and savory with this irresistible Sweet Maple Chicken recipe. Juicy chicken breasts are seared to golden perfection before being baked in a luscious maple syrup glaze infused with soy sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic, and warm spices like paprika. This one-pan dish delivers bold, comforting flavors with a quick prep time of just 15 minutes, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. As the chicken finishes in the oven, the sauce thickens into a caramelized coating that pairs beautifully with sides like creamy mashed potatoes or steamed veggies. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color, this sweet and savory chicken masterpiece is designed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 0.5 cup Maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Prepare the marinade by combining maple syrup, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly.
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then season lightly with additional salt and pepper.
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sear each side for about 3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove the skillet from heat.
Pour the prepared maple syrup mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the skillet.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired, and serve warm with your choice of sides such as mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1898 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.3 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.2 g | 56% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 572 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 4120 mg | 179% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 113.3 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 106.6 g | ||
| Protein | 219.0 g | 438% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 109 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 276 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
