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Maple-Glazed Chicken Breasts Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Maple-Glazed Chicken Breasts recipe offers a sweet and savory flavor profile, featuring tender chicken marinated in a blend of pure maple syrup, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, and fresh ginger. After marinating, the chicken is grilled to perfection and basted with a reduced maple glaze, creating a quick and flavorful main dish ideal for a weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal.

Ingredients

Marinade and Chicken

  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 8 ounces each), trimmed and tenders removed

Additional

  • Cooking spray for grill pan

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Marinade: In a small, shallow dish, whisk together the pure maple syrup, reduced-sodium soy sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, minced fresh ginger, and freshly ground pepper until combined.
  2. Marinate the Chicken: Add the boneless, skinless chicken breasts to the marinade and turn them to coat thoroughly. Cover the dish and refrigerate for 2 hours, turning the chicken once halfway through to ensure even marinating.
  3. Heat the Grill Pan: Lightly coat an indoor grill pan with cooking spray and heat it over medium heat to prepare for cooking the chicken.
  4. Cook the Chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade, reserving the marinade for later. Place the chicken on the heated grill pan and cook for about 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast registers 165°F (74°C), indicating the chicken is fully cooked and safe to eat.
  5. Reduce the Marinade for Glaze: While the chicken cooks, pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan. Bring it to a simmer over medium heat and cook until reduced by about half, approximately 4 minutes, creating a thickened glaze.
  6. Baste and Serve: Once the chicken is cooked, liberally baste it with the reduced maple glaze to enhance flavor and moisture. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

  • Marinating the chicken for at least 2 hours allows the flavors to deeply penetrate the meat for better taste.
  • Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to guarantee it is fully cooked and safe to eat.
  • The reserved marinade must be cooked thoroughly as it has been in contact with raw chicken, making it unsafe to consume uncooked.
  • If you do not have a grill pan, a regular skillet can be used, or the chicken can be grilled outdoors.
  • Removing tenders from chicken breasts creates a uniform thickness, helping the chicken cook evenly.
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 16 mins
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://myeasyplate.com/maple-glazed-chicken-breasts-recipe/