Peppery Maple Chicken

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon crumbled rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

Instructions

  1. 1. Melt butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
  2. 2. Add chicken and saute until golden, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  3. 3. Pour in chicken broth, then scrape up and stir in any brown bits from pan bottom.
  4. 4. Sprinkle with rosemary, pepper and generous pinches of salt.
  5. 5. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  6. 6. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  7. 7. Simmer, covered, turning halfway through, until chicken feels springy when pressed, about 10 minutes.
  8. 8. Remove to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
  9. 9. Add maple syrup to pan juices.
  10. 10. Increase heat to high.
  11. 11. Boil, uncovered, stirring occasionally until reduced to about 1/3 cup, about 6-8 minutes.
  12. 12. Pour over chicken.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

367 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.2g 12% DV
Total Fat 28.8g 37% DV
Carbs 22.1g 8% DV
Fiber 3.5g 13% DV
Sugar 15.2g 30% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 118mg 5% DV
Potassium 279.5mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 91.5mg 31% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 42.5mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 5.5mg 6% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 108.5mg 8% DV
Iron 1.9mg 11% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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