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    Published: Oct 26, 2022 by Misty · This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, see our privacy policy.

    Easy Maple Chicken (with Dijon Mustard)

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    Maple chicken in electric skillet with thyme and text overlay.
    Maple chicken in electric skillet with thyme and text overlay.

    This Maple Chicken is pan-seared until golden and juicy, then coated in a sweet maple mustard sauce! With just a handful of ingredients and 25 minutes, you can have this maple mustard chicken on the table for a quick weeknight dinner that the whole family will love. 

    Maple dijon chicken in a black skillet with fresh thyme sprigs.
    This skillet Maple Mustard Chicken is made in one pan in just 25 minutes!
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    • 🏅 Why this recipe is great
    • 🍁 Ingredients
    • 🔪 How to make maple chicken
    • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For a crowd
    • 🙋 Questions and Answers
    • 👨🏼‍🍳 Tips & Tricks
    • 📖 More recipes with maple syrup
    • 👋🏻 Connect with us!
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    Skillet chicken recipes make the best weeknight dinners. They are fast and easy recipes to make, affordable, and often use ingredients you already have on hand. Some of our favorites are this Apricot Chicken, this easy Electric Skillet Lemon Chicken, and this tasty Brown Butter Herb Chicken. 

    Maple Chicken is another delicious recipe! It’s gone by many names over the years… maple mustard chicken, maple dijon chicken, maple glazed chicken. Whatever you call it, it's a delicious simple dinner!

    🏅 Why this recipe is great

    • It has a super tasty mustard maple glaze!
    • Makes tender and juicy chicken breasts without a lot of hassle. 
    • Comes together in just 25 minutes. 
    • It’s one of those low heat chicken skillet recipes that can be done in an electric skillet or on the stove.

    🍁 Ingredients

    Chicken, flour, butter, and maple glaze on white countertop.
    The key to a flavorful sauce is using real maple syrup and tangy mustard.

    A full list of the ingredients for maple chicken can be found in the recipe card, but here are a few noteworthy tips:

    • Chicken breasts: We always buy large skinless chicken breasts, often from Sam’s or Costco. Instead of pounding them thin, we cut them in half horizontally. You can also use chicken tenderloins.
    • Butter: Butter adds great flavor, but you can substitute with olive oil.
    • Flour: This gives the maple glaze something to stick to. 
    • Mustard: You can use dijon mustard, stone ground mustard, or spicy brown mustard.
    • Maple syrup: Use real maple syrup, not pancake syrup.
    • Thyme: We use dried, but feel free to substitute with 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme.
    • Garlic: Buy it minced or chop it yourself.

    🔪 How to make maple chicken

    Sprinkling kosher salt on raw chicken breast.

    Salt the chicken breasts and set aside for 5 minutes. While that’s sitting, combine the sauce ingredients in a small bowl.

    Coating a chicken breast in flour.

    Combine the flour, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish. Coat each side of chicken in flour and shake off all the excess. 

    Cooking chicken breasts in black skillet.

    In an electric skillet (affiliate) or skillet on the stove top, melt the butter over medium heat (350°F). Cook the chicken on the first side until golden, about 4-5 minutes.

    Chicken breasts coated in maple glaze in black skillet.

    Flip the chicken and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Add the mustard maple sauce and simmer until the sauce is slightly thickened and the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, 2-4 minutes. 

    Maple chicken in electric skillet with sauce and fresh thyme sprigs.
    My favorite way to make this chicken recipe for a larger group is in an electric skillet.

    👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For a crowd

    Maple chicken works well when serving a crowd of 6-12, but I don't recommend it for larger groups. It is best served fresh, and to serve more than 12 people you will have to do 3+ rounds of cooking (or use lots of skillets). My favorite skillet for this recipe is this Cuisinart electric skillet (affiliate) because it holds 6-8 pieces of chicken comfortably.

    🙋 Questions and Answers

    Can I glaze chicken with maple syrup? 

    Yes! I don’t suggest using maple syrup alone since it will be very sweet. We add mustard, thyme, garlic, and chicken broth for a sweet and savory maple glaze that thickens up when you simmer it.

    Can I use honey instead of maple syrup? 

    You can use honey instead of the maple syrup, but it will not have the same flavor profile. The sauce will also start off thicker, so simmer it very gently until just thick enough.

    Can I prep maple chicken ahead? 

    You can make the sauce and store it in the fridge for 2-3 days or the freezer for 2-3 months. You can also trim and cut the chicken, then store in the fridge for 1-2 days or the freezer for 2-3 months. When ready to cook, just thaw and cook as directed.

    What do I serve with maple chicken? 

    You can serve this skillet chicken with any number of side dishes. Some of my favorite pairings are Hasselback Potatoes, Baked Sweet Potatoes, crispy Brussels Sprouts, Green Beans Almondine, and this easy Pull Apart Bread with frozen dough.

    How do I store and reheat it?

    Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat it gently in the microwave until warmed through.

    Overhead view of maple syrup chicken in an electric skillet with fresh thyme sprigs.
    This recipe is easy to prep ahead for an even quicker weeknight dinner.

    👨🏼‍🍳 Tips & Tricks

    • Cut the chicken breasts an even thickness to help them cook evenly. 
    • Shake off all the excess flour. Too much flour creates a gummy layer instead of a lightly crispy golden coating. 
    • Cook over medium heat. If it is too hot, the outside of the chicken will cook before the inside is done.
    • Use rubber-tipped tongs in your non-stick skillet to avoid scratching the coating.

    📖 More recipes with maple syrup

    • Maple Pecan Pie (no corn syrup!) - The entire family will like this one!
    • Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin - Fall dinners can't get tastier!
    • Easy Apple Scones with Maple Glaze - Serve with coffee or orange juice for a quick fall breakfast.
    • Chicken Apple Sausages with Maple Thyme Glaze - A great recipe for any time of year, but especially fitting in the fall.
    • Brown Butter Maple Glaze and Icing - Done in just a couple of minutes and perfect for cakes, scones, and more.

    👋🏻 Connect with us!

    If you try this recipe, please leave a comment and star rating to let us know how it is! We’d also love to connect with you on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest. Tag @borrowedbites or hashtag #borrowedbites to show us your food!

    📋 Recipe

    Chicken in electric skillet with maple mustard sauce and fresh thyme sprigs.

    Easy Maple Chicken (with Dijon Mustard)

    This Maple Chicken is pan-seared until golden and juicy, then coated in a sweet maple mustard sauce! With just a handful of ingredients and 25 minutes, you can have this maple mustard chicken on the table for a quick weeknight dinner that the whole family will love. 
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 316kcal
    Author: Borrowed Bites

    Equipment

    • Skillet or electric skillet

    Ingredients

    • 3 large chicken breasts cut in half horizontally
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ cup chicken broth
    • ¼ cup dijon mustard or stone ground or spicy
    • ½ cup maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
    • 1½ teaspoon garlic minced
    • ½ cup flour
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • 4 tablespoon butter
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    Instructions

    • Sprinkle each side of the chicken with kosher salt and allow to sit for 5 minutes.
      3 large chicken breasts, 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • While the chicken is sitting, combine the broth, mustard, syrup, thyme, and garlic.
      ½ cup chicken broth, ¼ cup dijon mustard, ½ cup maple syrup, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1½ teaspoon garlic
    • Combine the flour and pepper in a flat dish. Coat each side of the chicken in flour and vigorously shake off the excess. The layer should be very thin.
      ½ cup flour, ½ teaspoon pepper
    • In an electric skillet heated to 350° or skillet on the stove over medium heat, melt the butter. Cook the chicken on the first side until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes.
      4 tablespoon butter
    • Flip the chicken and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Add the maple sauce and simmer until the sauce has thickened into a glaze and the chicken is cooked through, 2-4 minutes.
    • We love comments! Please come back and leave us one after you’ve tried this recipe.

    Notes

    Tips & Tricks
    • Cut the chicken breasts an even thickness to help them cook evenly. 
    • Shake off all the excess flour. Too much flour creates a gummy layer instead of a lightly crispy golden coating. 
    • Cook over medium heat. If it is too hot, the outside of the chicken will cook before the inside is done.
    • Use rubber-tipped tongs in your non-stick skillet to avoid scratching the coating.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 768mg | Potassium: 518mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 282IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg

    All nutrition information is provided by a third party and is an estimate only. Use your own nutritional calculator for more specific measurements.

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    1. Jeanette says

      September 17, 2023 at 2:55 pm

      5 stars
      This dish was awesome! Everyone Loved it. And also was impressed that the ingredients was listed in each step so you didn’t have to go back and look it up . Definitely will do again. Thanks

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      • Danielle says

        September 24, 2023 at 7:34 pm

        Thanks for taking a minute to let us know! It really is a yummy recipe!

        Reply
    2. Camaro says

      May 04, 2023 at 10:57 pm

      5 stars
      So simple and yet so flavoursome, the chicken was so tender too and with very little prep work, it makes a fine “last minute decision” meal. We had ratatouille and duck fat potatoes and it was by far one of the best meals for fussy eaters!

      Reply
      • Misty says

        May 06, 2023 at 4:05 pm

        What high praise! We're so glad you liked it. Thank you for taking the time to share.

        Reply

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