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Maple Rosemary Grilled Chicken

Maple Rosemary Grilled Chicken for Juicy Summer Feasts

This Maple Rosemary Grilled Chicken recipe combines sweet and savory notes, perfect for summer feasts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup can substitute with honey or agave syrup
  • 1/4 cup Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce can substitute with coconut aminos or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil preferably extra virgin
  • 1 medium Shallot can substitute with red onion
  • 3 tablespoons Fresh Rosemary use 1 tablespoon dried for every 3 tablespoons fresh
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh lemon is preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard can substitute with yellow mustard
  • 2 cloves Garlic can substitute with garlic powder, adjust quantity
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For Grilling
  • 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts can substitute with chicken thighs

Equipment

  • Grill
  • medium bowl
  • Ziploc bag
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine maple syrup, soy sauce, olive oil, diced shallot, rosemary, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well blended.
  2. Place chicken breasts in a Ziploc bag and pour marinade over them. Seal tightly, removing excess air, and massage chicken to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat, around 375°F to 400°F, for about 15 minutes.
  4. Remove chicken from marinade, discard marinade, and pat chicken dry. Brush with remaining olive oil and season with additional salt and pepper.
  5. Grill chicken for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  6. Transfer chicken to a plate and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 500mgSugar: 8gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Marinate chicken overnight for maximum flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.

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