Maple Mustard Chicken Marinade (Print Version)
Ingredients:
01 -
1 tablespoon mild olive oil.
02 -
2 tablespoons real maple syrup.
03 -
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard.
04 -
½ tablespoon white wine vinegar.
05 -
1 teaspoon dried tarragon.
06 -
¼ teaspoon salt.
07 -
1 garlic clove, minced or pressed.
08 -
1 medium-sized chicken breast (about 8 ounces).
Instructions:
01 -
Whisk all marinade ingredients together in a bowl. Set aside.
02 -
Place the chicken breast on a cutting board and cover with plastic wrap. Pound the thick end with a meat mallet until it reaches an even thickness.
03 -
Transfer the marinade to a resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken breast, seal the bag, and move the chicken around until it's evenly coated.
04 -
Marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes.
05 -
Remove the chicken from the marinade and bake or grill as desired.
06 -
Heat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set a wire rack on it. Place the chicken breast on the rack and bake, uncovered, until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (about 25 minutes for a ½-inch thick chicken breast).
07 -
Grill the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (about 15 minutes for a ½-inch thick chicken breast).
Notes:
01 -
This Maple Mustard Marinade brings a sweet and tangy flavor to chicken, with the warmth of Dijon mustard and the subtle sweetness of real maple syrup. Perfect for baking or grilling.