Maple Mustard Glazed Chicken

Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 chicken breasts, boneless skinless
• salt and pepper to taste
• ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 2 cloves of garlic, sliced thin
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon brown mustard

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2. Heat the oil in a large oven proof skillet over medium high heat.
3. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
4. Cook chicken 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.

5. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
6. Add the broth, syrup, thyme and garlic slices to the pan.
7. Stir until well combined.
8. Add the mustard and vinegar, scraping the pan to loosen any browned bits.
9. Stir to blend well.
10. Slice the chicken on the top in four or five lines, don’t slice through.
11. Add the chicken back to the pan along with any juices from the plate.

12. Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
13. Remove the skillet from the oven and let the meat rest for 5 minutes
14. Serve with the extra sauce on the side.