Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 tbsp

butter

melted

4 unit

boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 cup

chicken broth

1 tsp

rosemary

crumbled

0.5 tsp

fresh coarse ground black pepper

2 tbsp

pure maple syrup

1 pinch

salt

Step 1
~2 min

Melt butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.

Step 2
~2 min

Add chicken to the pan.

Step 3
~2 min

Saute the chicken until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Step 4
~2 min

Pour chicken broth into the pan.

Step 5
~2 min

Scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan and stir into the broth.

Step 6
~2 min

Sprinkle rosemary, black pepper, and salt over the chicken.

Step 7
~2 min

Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.

Step 8
~2 min

Reduce heat to medium-low.

Step 9
~2 min

Cover the pan and simmer, turning the chicken halfway through, until it feels springy when pressed, about 10 minutes.

Step 10
~2 min

Remove chicken to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.

Step 11
~2 min

Add maple syrup to the pan juices.

Step 12
~2 min

Increase heat to high.

Step 13
~2 min

Boil the sauce, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until it has reduced to about 1/3 cup, approximately 6-8 minutes.

Step 14
~2 min

Pour the reduced sauce over the chicken and serve.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked through to 165°F.

Don't overcrowd the pan when browning the chicken.

Adjust the amount of pepper to your taste.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with rice or mashed potatoes.

Serve with a side of steamed vegetables.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted vegetables
Quinoa

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North America

Cultural Significance

Comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Family Meal

Popularity Score

75/100

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