Children and adults alike enjoy this supereasy, sweet and tangy chicken that’s seasoned with agave, a natural low-glycemic sweetener. These ingredients are economical, but for even more savings, use bone-in chicken, remove the skin, and increase cooking time by 15-20 minutes. Brown rice makes a good side dish.
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Mustard-Agave Chicken Breasts
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth, vegetable broth, or white wine
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons agave nectar
- 2 heads broccoli florets (8 ounces)
- 1/2 onion, cut into half moons
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 1/2-inch strips optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚;. Spray or lightly oil a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 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.
- 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
