Roasted Maple Chicken is easy enough for a weeknight dinner, but comforting enough for a Sunday dinner. Paired with Thanksgiving sides like sweet potatoes and dressing feels like a special meal. Dressed down with smashed potatoes and green beans feels like home. Either way, this simple recipe is a keeper!
Maple Chicken
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet
- Meat Thermometer
- tongs
- Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breast
- 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
- 1 Tablespoon Rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a cast iron skillet, melt the 1 Tablespoon Butter with the 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup. (I usually just put this all in the cast iron skillet and let the oven heat it up while it preheats
- Place the chicken breasts in the pan, and Sprinkle 1 teaspoon Salt, and 1 Tablespoon Rosemary over the top.
- Roast it for 20 minutes, flip the chicken using tongs, then roast for 20 more minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
