Mustard-Agave Chicken Breasts
Servings Prep Time
6people 30minutes
Servings Prep Time
6people 30minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4cup low-sodium chicken broth, vegetable broth, or white wine
  • 1/4cup Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons agave nectar
  • 2heads broccoli florets (8 ounces)
  • 1/2 onion, cut into half moons
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 1/2-inch stripsoptional
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350˚;. Spray or lightly oil a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Using a skillet or mallet, pound chicken breasts to 1/4 inch thick. (If using bone-in chicken, skip this step.) Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil and sauté chicken, turning until lightly brown (1–2 minutes per side). Place into baking dish. Deglaze pan with broth, scraping up any brown bits.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together mustard and agave. Add pan juices and mix well. Pour sauce over chicken. Arrange broccoli florets, onion, and bell pepper (if using) around and on top of chicken. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Mustard-Agave Chicken Breasts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 202
% Daily Value*
Cholesterol 66mg 22%
Sodium 326mg 14%
Total Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Protein 28g 56%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

PER SERVING: 202 cal, 17% fat cal, 4g fat, 1g sat fat, 66mg chol, 28g protein, 14g carb, 2g fiber, 326mg sodium

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