MAPLE-GLAZED CHICKEN

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This chicken recipe offers sweet and savory flavors and a pleasant maple sauce. Tender and loaded with appeal, this entree will please everyone at the table.-Taryn Kuebelbeck, Plymouth Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 cup apple cider or unsweetened apple juice
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Steps:

Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil for 5-6 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine cornstarch and cider until smooth. Stir in syrup and onion powder; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken and turn to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 220mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges