Red Lobster Maple Glazed Chicken Recipe
You’ll love how the rich maple syrup melds with the soy sauce and tart cherries for a standout glaze.When cooking, it’s essential to maintain the right temperature on your stove to avoid burning that sweet maple syrup.I find that simmering the glaze just until it’s perfectly thickened is key to luscious, sticky perfection.Let that glaze coat every inch of your chicken, and you’ve got a meal that’s both comforting and satisfying!Make sure to squeeze fresh lemon juice to balance out the flavors beautifully.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless Chicken Breasts
- 2 cups Maple Syrup
- 3 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1/4 cup Tart Cherries chopped
- 1/2 Lemon fresh
- 1/2 cup White Sugar
- Fresh Parsley for garnish
- Lemon Wedges optional
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste.
- Set them aside.
- Make the glaze.
- In a small saucepan, mix the maple syrup, soy sauce, water, cherries, and sugar.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Thicken the glaze.
- Increase the heat slightly and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- The glaze should thicken to a sticky consistency.
- Keep an eye on it to avoid burning.
- Cook the chicken.
- Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Pan-fry the seasoned chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Combine and serve.
- Drizzle the reduced maple glaze over the cooked chicken.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and, if you like, lemon wedges.
- Serve immediately with your choice of sides.
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