Maple-Balsamic Chicken

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
25%
Maple-Balsamic Chicken
45 min.
4
659kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure with our Maple-Balsamic Chicken! This dish beautifully balances savory and sweet flavors, making it a perfect centerpiece for any meal. Whether you're preparing an impressive dinner for guests or a cozy lunch for your family, this recipe is sure to please. With its gluten-free and dairy-free attributes, as well as being low FODMAP, it's perfect for those who are mindful of their dietary restrictions.

The chicken thighs are tender and juicy, expertly cooked to a golden brown in a light olive oil, which adds a rich flavor to the dish. Paired with the tangy and sweet maple-balsamic sauce, every bite is a harmonious blend that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Plus, this meal is not just indulgent but also nutritious, boasting a well-balanced caloric breakdown that supports a healthy lifestyle.

In just 45 minutes, you’ll be serving up a delicious plate of Maple-Balsamic Chicken alongside a fragrant Saffron Rice Pilaf that completes the meal. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also an exciting way to satisfy your taste buds. So, roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and get ready to create a dish that is both comforting and elegant!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup balsamic vinegar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 14.5 ounce chicken broth canned
  •  skinned and boned chicken thighs 
  • 0.8 teaspoon thyme leaves dried
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper red
  • 0.3 cup maple syrup 
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • 0.8 teaspoon paprika 
  • tablespoons chunky peanut butter 
  • servings side dish: saffron rice pilaf 
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Sprinkle chicken evenly with salt, paprika, and thyme.
  2. Cook chicken in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Stir in chicken broth and next 4 ingredients, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 minutes.
  3. Remove chicken to a serving platter, and keep warm. Reserve liquid in skillet.
  4. Whisk peanut butter into reserved liquid, and boil over medium-high heat, uncovered, 5 minutes or until sauce is thickened; spoon sauce evenly over chicken.

Nutrition Facts

Calories659kcal
Protein45.13%
Fat38.29%
Carbs16.58%

Properties

Glycemic Index
60.17
Glycemic Load
9.24
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
29.603912961872%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:659.04kcal
32.95%
Fat:27.34g
42.07%
Saturated Fat:6.36g
39.73%
Carbohydrates:26.65g
8.88%
Net Carbohydrates:25.77g
9.37%
Sugar:20.57g
22.86%
Cholesterol:266.08mg
88.69%
Sodium:1191.85mg
51.82%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:72.51g
145.03%
Selenium:70.68µg
100.98%
Vitamin B3:16.78mg
83.91%
Vitamin B6:1.27mg
63.44%
Phosphorus:628.04mg
62.8%
Vitamin B2:0.87mg
51.41%
Manganese:0.92mg
46.21%
Zinc:6.56mg
43.73%
Vitamin B12:2.47µg
41.23%
Vitamin B5:2.86mg
28.62%
Magnesium:101.93mg
25.48%
Potassium:879.98mg
25.14%
Iron:3.91mg
21.72%
Vitamin E:2.5mg
16.65%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
16.08%
Vitamin K:15.09µg
14.37%
Copper:0.24mg
12.22%
Vitamin A:481.35IU
9.63%
Calcium:81.87mg
8.19%
Folate:22.37µg
5.59%
Fiber:0.89g
3.55%
Source:My Recipes