Maple Balsamic Skillet Chicken (Printable Version)

Savor tender chicken breasts coated in a rich maple and balsamic glaze, cooked skillet-style in under 30 minutes.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Poultry

01 - 900 grams skinless, boneless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise

→ Seasoning

02 - Salt, to taste
03 - Ground black pepper, to taste

→ Sauce Components

04 - 15 milliliters olive oil
05 - 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
06 - 120 milliliters chicken broth
07 - 120 milliliters maple syrup
08 - 30 milliliters balsamic vinegar
09 - 15 milliliters Dijon mustard
10 - 0.5 milliliters ground cayenne pepper (optional)

→ Garnish

11 - Chopped parsley (optional)

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season evenly with salt and ground black pepper.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and ground cayenne pepper until homogeneous; set aside.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side until fully cooked and golden brown. Transfer chicken to a plate and keep warm.
04 - Reduce heat to medium-low and add finely chopped garlic to skillet; sauté for about 1 minute while stirring constantly. Pour in chicken broth, scraping brown bits from pan with a wooden spoon. Bring to a boil and simmer until broth reduces by half, approximately 2 minutes.
05 - Stir the maple syrup mixture into the skillet and combine thoroughly. Return chicken to skillet, turning to coat evenly with glaze. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until sauce thickens and becomes syrupy. Remove from heat.
06 - Plate chicken and garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - For optimal flavor, ensure the chicken is patted dry before seasoning to promote even browning.

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