Name: Maple-Glazed Grilled Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts; 0.5 cup Pure Maple Syrup; 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard; 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar; 2 cloves Garlic (minced); 1 tsp Smoked Paprika; 0.5 tsp Salt; 0.25 tsp Black Pepper

Grilling & BBQ

Maple-Glazed Grilled Chicken

Savor the perfect balance of sweet and savory with this tender maple-glazed grilled chicken. A hint of smokey paprika and tangy Dijon mustard creates a complex flavor profile that caramelizes beautifully over an open flame.

Prep

15m

Cook

20m

Serves

Calories

395kcal

Qty	Ingredient
1.5 lbs 680 g	Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
0.5 cup 120 ml	Pure Maple Syrup
2 tbsp 30 ml	Dijon Mustard
1 tbsp 15 ml	Apple Cider Vinegar
2 cloves 6 g	Garlic (minced)
1 tsp 2 g	Smoked Paprika
0.5 tsp 3 g	Salt
0.25 tsp 1 g	Black Pepper

2 Method

Step 1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.

Step 2. Reserve 1/4 cup of this glaze in a small dish for basting later.

Step 3. Place the chicken breasts in a large resealable bag or shallow bowl and pour the remaining glaze over them. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.

Step 4. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F/200°C) and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.

Step 5. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it on the hot grill. Discard the used marinade.

Step 6. Grill the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes per side. During the final 3 minutes of cooking, brush the reserved 1/4 cup of glaze onto both sides of the chicken.

Step 7. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) using a meat thermometer.

Step 8. Transfer the chicken to a clean plate and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving to ensure the juices stay inside.

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Use 100% pure Grade A maple syrup rather than pancake syrup for a deeper flavor and better caramelization.
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To get perfect grill marks, rotate the chicken 45 degrees halfway through cooking each side.
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Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness before marinating to ensure they cook at the same rate.
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Clean your grill grates thoroughly before starting to ensure the chicken doesn't tear when flipping.