Description
This Maple Glazed Chicken recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken breasts coated in a sweet and tangy maple syrup glaze, enhanced with garlic and ginger. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this dish combines simple ingredients with a deliciously sticky sauce made right in the skillet.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 16 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 large breasts), sliced in half lengthwise
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
Maple Glaze
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper evenly on both sides. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until they are golden brown and have reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), about 5-7 minutes per side depending on thickness. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Make Maple Glaze: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, maple syrup, lemon juice, cornstarch, minced garlic, ground ginger, and water. Whisk continuously until the cornstarch is fully dissolved and the sauce slightly thickens, creating a glossy glaze. This should take about 2-3 minutes using the residual heat.
- Glaze and Serve: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss it gently in the maple glaze until each piece is well coated. Serve the maple glazed chicken immediately while warm, garnished with extra lemon wedges or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- To ensure even cooking, slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create thinner cutlets.
- Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness to avoid overcooking the chicken.
- You can substitute lemon juice with lime juice for a slightly different citrus flavor.
- For a thicker glaze, simmer the sauce a little longer, but be careful not to burn the sugars in the maple syrup.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a simple salad for a balanced meal.
