Next Generation Life Fitness

Grilled Chicken with Maple-Pecan Glaze

Preptime: 5 min.
Cooktime: 20 min.

Calories: 287
Carbs: 20g
Fat: 8g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 33g
Satfat: 1g
Sodium: 389mg

Ingredients:

For the maple glaze:
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 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

Directions:
For the maple glaze:
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:
3. Preheat the grill to medium-high.

4. Sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil.

5. Place the chicken on the grill and cook for about 5 to 6 minutes per side, until the juices run clear.

6. Place the chicken on a serving platter and brush it with the maple-pecan glaze.