Maple-Dijon Glazed Chicken Breasts

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-19 · Updated 2026-04-19

Coated in a sweet-tangy maple dijon sauce, finished with a fresh herb garnish for a weeknight dinner. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4, boneless and skinless (about 1.5 lbs) chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp maple syrup, and 1/4 cup chicken broth.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium, pour sauce into skillet, and simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened and coating the chicken.
5. Step 5: Transfer chicken to plates, spoon any remaining sauce over top, and sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.