Spicy Maple Chicken: Juicy Flavor with a Sweet Kick
This Spicy Maple Chicken recipe combines juicy chicken with a sweet and spicy maple glaze, creating a deliciously unique dish perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix maple syrup, soy sauce, sriracha, garlic, pepper, and salt to create the marinade.
- Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour marinade over them.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes to caramelize the glaze.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more sriracha to the marinade.
- This dish pairs well with rice or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Spicy Maple Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Maple Glaze