Description
Maple Dijon Chicken & Pear Bowls are a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors, featuring tender chicken glazed with rich maple syrup and tangy Dijon mustard, complemented by juicy pears. This restaurant-quality dish is not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it perfect for cozy family dinners or elegant gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 ripe pears, sliced
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
- Prep ingredients by washing and chopping everything. Mince garlic and slice pears.
- In a bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, maple syrup, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken breasts in the mixture and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear marinated chicken for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Then add sliced pears and cook until warmed through.
- Pour in chicken broth and remaining marinade; simmer until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Serve chicken and pears over rice or quinoa, drizzling sauce on top and garnishing with fresh thyme.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg