Maple Glazed Baked Chicken is an EASY, tasty dish to make! Chicken breasts are covered in a maple syrup, lemon and butter sauce, and baked!
Today I want to share a totally SIMPLE recipe (4 servings) I found awhile ago in one of the cookbooks I own. It only takes about 5 minutes to get this dish ready, then into the oven it goes! How easy is that?
Maple Glazed Baked Chicken is lightly seasoned with salt and pepper, then covered with a sauce made from 3 common ingredients (butter, maple syrup and lemon juice). It is not overly seasoned, which means any leftover chicken you may have can be used in other dishes.
This is such an EASY recipe to make, especially when you’re really busy or your schedule is tight, and need to get a meal on the table! Serve the chicken with a favorite side dish and enjoy this easy meal. Here’s how to make Maple Glazed Baked Chicken.
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Prep The Chicken
Pat four boneless, skinless chicken breasts dry using paper towels to absorb the moisture. Season the chicken on both sides with salt and black pepper. NOTE: The chicken should be seasoned with enough salt and pepper to suit your taste.
Spray a baking dish with non-stick spray and place the seasoned chicken pieces in the dish in a single layer. Set the pan aside.
Make The Maple Glaze
Melt butter in a medium saucepan, then add real maple syrup and fresh lemon juice. Stir these ingredients until combined.
Bring this simple, but tasty sauce to a low simmer, and continue cooking for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally as it simmers.
When the sauce has finished cooking, it will be golden brown in color (will look like caramel). The sauce will have also thickened slightly.
Bake The Seasoned Chicken Breasts
Bake the seasoned chicken breasts (WITHOUT the sauce) at 450°F. for 10 minutes. TIP: To save time, put them in the oven while you make the maple/lemon/butter sauce!
AFTER the chicken has baked for 10 minutes, remove the pan from the oven. Spoon all of the sauce over the pieces of chicken, to cover.
Back In The Oven
Once all the sauce has been used to cover the chicken, put the pan back into the hot oven. Continue baking the chicken (uncovered) at 450°F. for an additional 15-20 minutes.
The time it takes to finish baking the chicken breasts will depend on the thickness of the pieces you use. Check on the chicken at the 15 minute mark is my recommendation.
The maple glazed baked chicken is done when it has an internal temperature of 165°F. or when the internal juices run clear from the chicken when pierced.
Let the chicken “rest” for 2-3 minutes to let the internal juices redistribute through the meat. Once it has rested, the maple glazed baked chicken is ready to be served.
As you serve the chicken, be sure to spoon some of the remaining sauce in the pan over each piece, to add additional flavor! Serve, and enjoy this simple dish with your favorite side dishes.
NOTE: The chicken will NOT be heavily browned once finished baking. If you absolutely have to have it browned more, place it under a broiler for a minute or two, but keep an eye on it, so it won’t burn!
I hope you enjoy this easy chicken recipe. Any leftover chicken you may have can be used to top salads or pasta, etc. because it’s not overly seasoned, so it is quite versatile.
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- Chicken Cutlets in Pan Sauce
- Creamy Chicken Primavera
- Chicken Enchilada Quiche
- Grilled Marmalade Chicken
- Easy Cashew Chicken
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Original recipe source: “Dining On A Dime Cookbook”, by Tawra Kellam and Jill Cooper, pg. 204, published in 2004 by T & L Group
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Maple Glazed Baked Chicken is an EASY, tasty dish to make! Chicken breasts are covered in a maple syrup, lemon and butter sauce, and baked!
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 5 ounces each
- salt and black pepper (season to taste)
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- ⅓ cup real maple syrup
- 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Preheat oven to 450℉. Lightly spray/grease a baking dish (big enough for 4 chicken breasts to bake in a single layer).
Pat chicken dry, using paper towels to absorb moisture. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper (season to taste). Place seasoned chicken in prepared baking dish in a single layer. Set pan aside.
Melt butter in a medium saucepan on Low heat. Add maple syrup and lemon juice; stir until combined. Bring sauce to a low simmer; continue cooking for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
Bake seasoned chicken breasts at 450°F. for 10 minutes. TIP: To save time, put them in the oven while you make the maple/lemon/butter sauce! AFTER 10 minutes, remove the pan from the oven. Spoon the sauce evenly over the pieces of chicken, to cover.
Put sauce-covered chicken back into the oven. Continue baking the chicken (uncovered) at 450°F. for an additional 15-20 minutes.
NOTE: The time it takes to finish baking the chicken depends on the thickness of the pieces used. Check the chicken at the 15 minute mark for doneness. Chicken is done when it has an internal temperature of 165°F. or when the internal juices run clear when chicken is pierced.
When chicken is done, let it rest for 2-3 minutes so internal juices can redistribute through the meat. Transfer chicken to plates, then serve, remembering to spoon remaining pan sauce over the pieces of chicken. Enjoy!
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