Maple-Glazed Chicken

Name: Maple-Glazed Chicken
Ingredients: 3 tbsp. pure maple syrup; 2 tbsp. miso paste; 2 tbsp. rice vinegar; 1 tbsp. sugar; 2 tsp. lower-sodium soy sauce; 1 tsp. fresh ginger; 8 oz. French green beans (haricots verts) or regular green beans; 10 oz. frozen peas; 1 1/4 lb. boneless and skinless chicken thighs; 1/4 c. fresh cilantro leaves

10 ingredients

18 steps

Ingredients

3 tbsp. pure maple syrup
2 tbsp. miso paste
2 tbsp. rice vinegar
1 tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. lower-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp. fresh ginger
8 oz. French green beans (haricots verts) or regular green beans
10 oz. frozen peas
1 1/4 lb. boneless and skinless chicken thighs
1/4 c. fresh cilantro leaves

Directions

1

In 1-quart saucepan, whisk maple syrup, miso, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and ginger; heat to boiling on medium-high.
2

Boil 1 minute or until reduced by half, whisking.
3

Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
4

Cool slightly.
5

Transfer 2 tablespoons to small bowl for brushing chicken.
6

Place beans and 3 tablespoons water in 2-quart glass baking dish; cover with vented plastic wrap.
7

Microwave on High 3 minutes or until tender.
8

Stir in peas.
9

Cover; microwave 3 minutes longer.
10

Drain well; toss with 1 tablespoon sauce.
11

Transfer to platter.
12

Heat grill pan on medium-high.
13

Sprinkle chicken with 1/8 teaspoon salt.
14

Grill chicken 4 minutes or until grill marks appear.
15

Brush chicken with reserved 2 tablespoons sauce.
16

Turn chicken over; grill 4 to 5 minutes longer or until cooked through (165 degrees F).
17

Place chicken on top of vegetables.
18

Serve with remaining sauce and cilantro.