This Garlic Maple Dijon Chicken is one of those “instant staples” and can be ready in as little as 45 minutes.
Gluten free and full of flavor, this recipe balances sweet heat to perfection. Put this in front of the family, sit back and wait for the applause.
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Ingredients …
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 garlic cloves minced
4 tablespoons maple syrup
4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoon olive oil plus 1-1/2 tsp for the baking dish
1 tbsp parsley flakes
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
Freshly ground pepper and herbamere or sea salt to taste
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Directions …
Preheat oven to 450° and coat a baking dish large enough for the 4 chicken breasts to lay flat by brushing with olive oil
In small sauce pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium low heat. Add the minced garlic and stir, cooking until very lightly browned and tender
Remove from heat and stir in maple syrup and mustard. Add in the spices and stir
Place chicken breasts in a prepared baking dish, sprinkle with herbamere and freshly ground pepper. Cover chicken with the garlic mustard mixture
Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until there is no pink in the centre. Cooking time varies depending on the size of your chicken
Makes four servings.
TammySue Vincent is a celiac and the editor’s wife.
