Maple-Glazed Chicken

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Sep. 11, 2022
This chicken recipe offers sweet and savory flavors and a pleasant maple sauce. Tender and loaded with appeal, this entree will please everyone at the table.—Taryn Kuebelbeck, Plymouth Minnesota

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup apple cider or unsweetened apple juice
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Directions

  1. Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil for 5-6 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine cornstarch and cider until smooth. Stir in syrup and onion powder; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken and turn to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 226 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 220mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 starch, 1/2 fat.