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Dump-and-Bake Maple Balsamic Chicken

This dump and bake maple balsamic chicken requires minimal prep and has a ton of flavor, perfect for weeknights!
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword baked chicken breast recipes, balsamic chicken, chicken bake
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
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Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 - 5 servings
Calories 258kcal
Author Blair Lonergan

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425F (220C).
  • In a bowl, whisk together maple syrup, mustard, balsamic vinegar, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
  • Place chicken in a medium baking dish (about 11-inch by 7-inch, or any size that comfortably holds your chicken) that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Sprinkle chicken with a little bit of salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Pour sauce over chicken and toss to make sure that each piece of chicken is well coated.
  • Tuck sprigs of fresh herbs into the dish (placed alongside the chicken).
  • Bake, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes, or until meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F. Be sure to spoon plenty of the delicious pan sauce over the chicken before serving!

Notes

*I used 5 very small chicken breasts that totaled 1 ½ lbs. If you use much thicker, larger chicken breasts, you might have to increase the cooking time to about 45-50 minutes.
  • Total cooking time will vary depending on the size and thickness of your chicken. The type of baking dish that you use can also impact the cooking time (dark, nonstick metal pans or a cast iron pan will cook the meat faster than a ceramic or glass dish, for instance). As a result, a meat thermometer is the best way to know when your chicken is done. The meat is ready when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  • Instead of the boneless, skinless chicken breasts, substitute with about 1 1/2 - 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • Nutrition information provided is based on all of the sauce in the pan. If you do not consume all of the sauce, nutrition facts will vary.
  • I love the flavor of rosemary and thyme with the maple sauce, but you can substitute with other fresh herbs if you prefer. Just don't skip the herbs -- they make the dish!
  • Cooking Just for Two? Cut all of the ingredients in half and bake the chicken in an 8-inch square (or smaller) dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1(5 ounce) chicken breast + 1/5 of the sauce | Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 21.9g | Protein: 31.2g | Fat: 1.7g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 79.2mg | Sodium: 784.7mg | Sugar: 19g