Tangy Maple Mustard Chicken

The combination of grainy mustard with a hint of sweetness is so delicious. This recipe is light on the sugar but heavy on the flavor. Don’t wait on it!

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Tangy Mustard Maple Chicken

Sometimes it's hard to find an exciting chicken way to make chicken. I eat so much darn chicken and it just gets so boring! I was racking my brain thinking of what I could combine to make something fun for the Fall season but also healthy and delicious. Enter mustard. What a great ingredient mustard is. It's underrated guys let me tell ya! A good tangy mustard goes a long way!
This recipe takes almost no prep making it really easy, quick and foolproof. Serve with some wild rice and brussel sprouts and you have a delicious meal. You're gonna love it!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Breast
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, Minced
  • 2 tbs Stone Ground Dijon this is the grainy version
  • 2 tbs Deli Mustard or Yellow Mustard
  • 2 tbs Maple Syrup
  • 1 tbs Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 2 tsp Fresh Thyme
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
  • In a small mixing bowl, add garlic, both mustards, maple syrup, vinegar and salt. Mix well
  • Spray a glass baking dish with non stick spray. Arrange chicken in dish and pat dry with a paper towel.
  • Spread mustard mixture over chicken evenly.
  • Bake for 20 minutes. Take the chicken out and spread the sauce that has fallen off the sides back on top of the chicken.
  • Bake for another 25-30 minutes. Once it's done, sprinkle the fresh thyme on top.