Best 7 Maple Dijon Chicken Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Maple Dijon Chicken, a culinary masterpiece that combines the sweetness of maple syrup with the tangy zest of Dijon mustard. This dish promises a delightful balance of flavors, with crispy chicken coated in a luscious maple Dijon glaze, resulting in a taste sensation that will tantalize your palate. The recipe offers two cooking methods: a flavorful oven-baked version and a quick and easy air fryer adaptation.

For the oven-baked method, the chicken is marinated in a delectable blend of maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic, rosemary, and thyme, infusing it with a symphony of flavors. Once baked to perfection, the chicken emerges with a crispy, golden-brown exterior and a tender, juicy interior. The maple Dijon glaze caramelizes during baking, creating an irresistible sticky coating that elevates the chicken to a new level of deliciousness.

For those seeking a healthier alternative, the air fryer method offers a guilt-free indulgence. The chicken is marinated in the same flavorful maple Dijon mixture and then cooked in an air fryer, resulting in a crispy, tender chicken without the extra oil. This method is perfect for those who want to enjoy the delightful flavors of Maple Dijon Chicken while maintaining a healthier lifestyle.

Whichever cooking method you choose, this Maple Dijon Chicken is sure to impress. Serve it with a side of roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a crisp salad for a complete and satisfying meal. The recipe also includes a versatile maple Dijon sauce that can be used as a dip for chicken nuggets, a glaze for roasted pork or salmon, or as a marinade for grilled vegetables. With its versatility and irresistible flavors, this Maple Dijon Chicken and its accompanying sauce will become a staple in your culinary repertoire.

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MAPLE DIJON CHICKEN



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Easy but fancy maple Dijon chicken you can make and forget about!

Provided by Tznius

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
¼ cup Dijon mustard
¼ cup minced onion
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons teriyaki sauce
2 teaspoons soy sauce
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried rosemary

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts in a slow cooker. Mix Dijon mustard, onion, lemon juice, maple syrup, olive oil, teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, garlic, and rosemary together in a bowl. Pour into the slow cooker. Ensure sauce covers the chicken.
  • Cook on High until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 1 to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.2 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1332.8 mg, Sugar 14.3 g

MAPLE DIJON GLAZED CHICKEN RECIPE



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This Maple Dijon Glazed Chicken is really easy to throw together, and so flavorful!

Provided by Six Sisters Stuff

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (or bone in)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary (optional for topping)

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Mix together Dijon mustard, maple syrup and rice vinegar.
  • Put the whole package of chicken thighs into an 8 x 8 inch glass baking dish (I lined mine with aluminum foil for easy clean up).
  • Salt and pepper the thighs.
  • Pour maple mustard mixture over top, turning the thighs in the mixture so they are fully coated.
  • Put the chicken thighs in the oven, and let them bake for about 40 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F.
  • Baste the tops of the chicken with more sauce halfway through cooking time. Use the sauce that is in the pan for basting.
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Sprinkle with rosemary if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 1426 kcal, Fat 37 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 853 mg, Sodium 3752 mg, Carbohydrate 54 g, Sugar 48 g, Protein 178 mg

PECAN-CRUSTED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH MAPLE-DIJON SAUCE



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From San Francisco Chronicle (2/7/07).. The author writes "This is an ideal entree for entertaining. The chicken can be sauteed several hours ahead, leaving only the baking for last minute. The recipe can easily be doubled or tripled; simply saute the chicken in batches." Note that the nutritional info takes into account the marinade, which you are not actually consuming.

Provided by Whats Cooking

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup olive oil, plus
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/4 cup Dijon mustard, plus
4 tablespoons Dijon mustard (and more to taste)
1/4 cup dry white wine or 1/4 cup dry vermouth
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage leaves
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (without the tenderloin attached)
7 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup mustard, wine, garlic and sage in a bowl. Pour into a heavy Ziploc bag. Add chicken, turning to coat all sides. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight, turning once.
  • To make sauce: Whisk maple syrup with 4 tablespoons Dijon. Taste and add 1 or 2 more teaspoons Dijon to taste. (Sauce may be refrigerated overnight. Bring to room temperature before serving.) Mix pecans, flour, salt and pepper on a plate. Remove chicken from marinade. Coat chicken on both sides with pecan mixture. If time permits, refrigerate at least 1 hour to help crumbs adhere.
  • In a large skillet, heat remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken. Cook until golden, about 3 minutes per side. Place on greased, rimmed baking sheet. (Cooled breasts may be refrigerated covered for several hours.).
  • Preheat oven to 425°. Bake chicken until cooked through, about 12 minutes, if at room temperature; 16-18 minutes, if chilled. Transfer to plates, drizzle with maple-mustard sauce and pass the rest.

MAPLE-DIJON CHICKEN



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Eating dinner as a family every night is really important to us, and this recipe is one that we all love. It's our favorite skillet chicken dish. -Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch-thick strips
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon coconut oil or olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/3 cup Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons maple syrup

Steps:

  • Toss chicken with seasonings. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; saute chicken 10 minutes. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 5 minutes. Stir in mustard and syrup; cook and stir until sauce is caramelized and chicken is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 684mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic exchanges

MAPLE-DIJON CHICKEN WINGS



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Up your Super Bowl hosting game by serving these flavorful chicken wings, which are also sure to please any younger palates.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 4

Baked Chicken Wings
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
3 tablespoons grainy Dijon mustard
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a large bowl, combine maple syrup and mustard. Add cooked wings; toss. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet and bake until glaze has thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve, with lemon wedges.

INSTANT POT® MAPLE-DIJON CHICKEN THIGHS



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These chicken thighs are coated with maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and other seasonings, and cooked in a pressure cooker. It's delicious served with rice!

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground thyme
8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
1 small onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons maple syrup
4 ounces portobello mushrooms, sliced
½ cup heavy cream
1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function.
  • Combine garlic salt, oregano, and thyme in a small bowl. Sprinkle over chicken thighs, skin-side up.
  • Add grapeseed oil to the pressure cooker when it says 'hot.' Sear chicken thighs, skin-side down, until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Continue in batches with any remaining chicken thighs. Transfer to a plate.
  • Drain any remaining oil in the pressure cooker. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the cooker to ensure brown bits are incorporated.
  • Turn off the pressure cooker. Place chicken thighs back into the cooker, skin-side up, overlapping if needed.
  • Mix Dijon mustard and maple syrup together in a small bowl. Pour over chicken thighs. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate.
  • Add mushrooms to the pressure cooker. Whisk heavy cream and cornstarch together in a bowl; stir into remaining liquid in the pressure cooker.
  • Turn on the multi-functional pressure cooker and select Saute function. Let sauce simmer, whisking often, until thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Serve with chicken thighs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 91.9 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 406.2 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

CROCK-POT MAPLE DIJON CHICKEN



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I found this recipe on a cooking blog http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/2008_11_01_archive.html and I'm saving it here to try it.

Provided by Tinat51796

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 6h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb chicken breast
1 cup chicken broth
2 sweet potatoes
1 onion
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons maple syrup
3 garlic cloves
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon thyme

Steps:

  • Place chicken into crockpot and toss it with thyme, dijon mustard and maple syrup.
  • Peel and slice sweet potato and onion.
  • Place onion, sweet potato and minced garlic on top of chicken.
  • Add chicken broth and bay leaves.
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  • This is done when the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables reach desired tenderness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.9, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 384.6, Carbohydrate 27.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 13.2, Protein 26.6

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality chicken: Opt for organic or free-range chicken for the best flavor and texture.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh herbs, spices, and maple syrup will give your chicken the most vibrant flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When searing the chicken, make sure to leave enough space between each piece so that they cook evenly.
  • Cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F: This will ensure that the chicken is cooked through and safe to eat.
  • Make sure the sauce is thick and glossy: If the sauce is too thin, simmer it for a few minutes until it thickens. You can also add a cornstarch slurry to help thicken the sauce.

Conclusion:

This maple Dijon chicken recipe is a delicious and easy weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is sweet, tangy, and flavorful. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.

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