Description
This Apple Maple Chicken Perfect Dinner Idea combines juicy chicken, maple glaze, and crisp apples for a cozy, sweet-savory meal.
Ingredients
4 boneless chicken breasts or thighs
3 tbsp pure maple syrup
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp Dijon mustard
½ tsp dried thyme
1 apple, thinly sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Pat chicken dry and season lightly.
2. Whisk maple syrup, vinegar, oil, garlic, mustard, thyme, salt, and pepper.
3. Marinate chicken for 15–30 minutes.
4. Heat skillet and sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side.
5. Add apples and remaining marinade; simmer 10 minutes.
6. Cook until internal temp is 165°F.
7. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
You can swap apples for pears or add chili flakes for a spicy twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: Apple Maple Chicken, chicken dinner, maple glaze, weeknight meal