Maple Balsamic Glazed Skillet Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 pounds skinless and boneless (cut in half lengthwise)
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup maple syrup (I use Crown Maple syrup))
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional)
• Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep the chicken: Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper to taste.

2. 2

   Make Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk the maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard and cayenne pepper. Set aside.

3. 3

   Pan sear the chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breast and cook for about 5-6 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet.

4. 4

   Deglaze: Lower the heat to medium-low and add the garlic. Cook for about a minute stirring constantly. Add the broth and scrape the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon to remove any brown bits. Bring to a boil and cook for about 2 minutes or until the broth has reduced by half.

5. 5

   Cook Glaze and Serve: Stir in the maple syrup mixture and mix to combine. Return the chicken to the skillet and turn to coat. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the chicken is well coated and the mixture looks syrupy. Remove from the heat and serve. Garnish with chopped parsley (optional).