Grilled Chicken with Maple Pecan Glaze

This recipe serves:  4

Ingredients

For the Maple Glaze:

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoons sugar

¼ cup maple syrup

2 tablespoons diced pecans, toasted

salt to taste

white pepper to taste

For the grilled chicken:

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, 3 to 4 oz each

1 tablespoon olive oil

salt and pepper

 
Cooking Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, heat the cider vinegar and sugar over medium heat until the mixture boils and the sugar dissolves.  Add the maple syrup and bring it to a boil.  Lower the heat and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes to thicken.  Remove from heat and stir in the toasted pecans.
   
   
2. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
   

For the grilled chicken:

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high.
   
   
2. Sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil.
   
   
3. Place the chicken on the grill and cook for about 5 to 6 minutes per side, until the juices run clear.
   
   
4. Place the chicken on a serving platter and brush it with the maple-pecan glaze.
   

Serving Size:  1 chicken breast
Number of Servings:  4

Nutrition Information
Per Serving

Calories 287

Fat 8 g

Saturated Fat 1 g

Protein 33 g

Carbohydrate 20 g

Fiber 0 g