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BAKED MAPLE DIJON CHICKEN BREAST

Looking for a quick and flavorful way to cook chicken breasts? This Baked Maple Dijon Chicken Breast recipe is perfect for any night of the week. Plus, we’re sharing our best tips for cooking chicken breasts in the oven.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dinner
Servings: 4
Author: Lexi

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt plus more
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper plus more
  • 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 4)
  • Fresh thyme for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400ºF.
  • Whisk together dijon mustard, maple syrup, lemon juice, ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Set aside.
  • Place chicken breasts on a steady surface between two sheets of parchment or plastic wrap. Using the flat side of a meat mallet or rolling pin, pound each to an even thickness of 1”. Season chicken with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Place chicken inside a 9x13” baking dish. Pour the sauce over the chicken and cook until the chicken is nearly finished cooking through, to 160ºF, about 30-35 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven and loosely cover the chicken with aluminum foil to let it rest for 5-10 minutes while it finishes cooking.
  • Slice and serve with your favorite sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 recipe | Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 803mg | Sugar: 12g