Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet and tangy flavors with our maple-mustard roasted chicken. This dish features tender chicken breasts enveloped in a rich glaze of pure maple syrup and Dijon mustard, roasted to golden perfection. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends with its unbeatable aroma and mouthwatering taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Place chicken breasts in the baking dish and pour the glaze over them, ensuring an even coat. Reserve some glaze for basting.
- Sprinkle fresh herbs over the top of the chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C), basting halfway through.
- Allow resting for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 130mg