Maple Dijon Chicken and Waffles
Maple Dijon Chicken and Waffles
ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breast
¾ cup maple syrup
¼ cup Dijon Mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp shallots, finely chopped
½ tbsp soy sauce
2 sprigs rosemary, finely chopped
2 sprigs thyme leaves
2 sage leaves finely chopped
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp flour
2 tsp lemon juice
1/3 cup chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
4 Belgian waffles (can be store bought)
instructions
1. In a medium size bowl whisk together the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, shallots, soy sauce, rosemary, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper.
2. Place the chicken in a large Ziploc bag, or shallow baking dish. Pour about ½ cup of the mixture over the chicken. Coating it on all sides, cover and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to marinate. Up to 2 hours if you have the time! Set aside the leftover marinade.
3. When ready to cook, take out of the refrigerator to come to room temperature. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees, line a baking sheet with sides with parchment paper.
4. Place chicken on the sheet pan, discard the marinade from the chicken. Place chicken in the over for about 20-25 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
5. Meanwhile prepare the sauce and the waffles.
For the Pan Sauce
1. In a medium sauté pan with high sides add 2 tablespoons of butter over medium- low heat.
2. Once butter is melted add 1 tbsp flour, cook for one minute. Add in the reserved marinade to the pan, along with 1/3 cup chicken broth. Whisk constantly until smooth and warmed through.
3. Remove from heat and add ½ cup heavy cream, whisking to incorporate, add in lemon juice and whisk once more, returning to heat to warm through but do not bring it to a simmer or a boil.
Assembly
1. Prepare the belgian waffles according to package directions. Option to go the extra step and make them homemade. My favorite recipe linked below.
2. Place the waffle on a dish, slice a piece of chicken breast on a diagonal, place pieces on top of the waffle, spoon pan sauce over top and serve warm.
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