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Dinner  /  April 28, 2021

Maple Mustard Chicken

by Mackenzie Stevens

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This paleo-friendly, dairy-free maple mustard chicken is my favorite go-to meal. It’s easy, healthy, and delicious! The maple syrup perfectly balances out the tangy dijon mustard. The thyme adds nutritional value and a nice herb flavor. Enjoy this chicken with some cooked quinoa and roasted vegetables for a balanced, healthy meal that the whole family will love! 

I absolutely love this chicken! It’s one of the first dinner recipes I ever created on a whim, and since then it’s been a staple that I refer back to over and over. The maple syrup and mustard create a delicious, tangy but sweet glaze that coats the chicken. And the thyme adds a nice depth of flavor as well as some great health benefits.

Ingredients:

This chicken is also dairy-free and paleo-friendly. The ingredient list is simple and clean. For this recipe you’ll need:

-dijon mustard

-maple syrup

-thyme

-garlic

-salt

-olive oil

-chicken breasts

Why is Thyme Good For You?

Here are just some of the amazing health benefits of thyme:

  • Immunity: thyme is full of Vitamin C and A
  • Can lower blood pressure
  • The essential oil in thyme can alleviate coughing
  • Antiseptic
  • Antibacterial
  • Natural bug repellant

Using fresh thyme really makes a difference in this recipe, so when and if at all possible, opt for fresh thyme rather than dried.

Side dish ideas:

-baked sweet potatoes

-roasted vegetables

-quinoa or wild or brown rice

Maple Mustard Chicken

Mackenzie
This maple mustard chicken is my favorite go-to meal. It's easy, healthy, and delicious! The maple syrup perfectly balances out the tangy dijon mustard. The thyme adds nutritional value and a nice herb flavor. Enjoy this chicken with some cooked quinoa and roasted vegetables for a balanced, healthy meal that the whole family will love! 
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 5

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Tbsp dijon mustard
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 2 tsp or 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil *see note
  • 3 chicken breasts, cut lengthwise **(I cut the breasts in half long wise so they're thinner and faster to cook)see note

Instructions
 

  • Heat a dollop of butter in a small pan. Add the garlic and saute until roasted and golden brown.
  • In a small jar or bowl, combine the mustard, maple syrup, roasted garlic, salt, and thyme. Shake or whisk until well combined.
  • In a large fry pan, heat the olive oil.
  • Add the chicken and cook for about 5 minutes, flipping them so both sides are cooked.
  • Add the sauce, and cook covered for 5 minutes.
  • Flip the chickens and simmer uncovered for about 15 minute or until the sauce starts to thicken.

Notes

*For a runnier sauce, heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in the pan. If you want more of a glaze sauce, reduce the olive oil to about 2 tsp, or just enough to cook the chicken. For the glaze sauce, it's helpful to cube the chicken instead of cooking them whole.
**I cut the breasts in half length-wise so they're thinner and faster to cook. It's also more budget-friendly.
Keyword chicken, dinner, easy, paleo

 

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I'm Mackenzie Stevens! I'm a wife, recipe creator, health enthusiast, and fitness lover! I love creating healthy recipes based on whole food ingredients. I hope you enjoy these recipes as much as we do!

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