Maple Chicken

By Addie

“Juicy chicken breasts rubbed with a blend of aromatic spices and coated in a spicy-sweet glaze are the perfect weekday meal.”

Ingredients

• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoos butter, melted

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Place the chicken on the prepared baking sheet and brush with the vegetable oil.


Combine the paprika, salt, cinnamon, cumin, tarragon and pepper in a medium bowl; mix well. Coat the chicken evenly with the paprika mixture and bake for 15 minutes.


Combine the maple syrup and butter in a small bowl. Brush half of the mixture evenly over the chicken, return to oven and bake for 5 minutes.


Turn the chicken over and brush with the remaining maple syrup mixture. Bake until juices run clear when the chicken is pierced with a knife, about 5 minutes longer. Serve hot.

Serving Suggestion:

Pair this chicken dish with roasted red potatoes. Sprinkle any extra spice mixture from this recipe over the potatoes.