Friday, December 22, 2006

Recipe: Dijon Chicken

Ingredients
1/4 C Dijon mustard
1 T white wine, such as chardonnay or sauvignon blanc
1/8 t Worcestershire sauce
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 T finely minced shallot
1 1/2 T real maple syrup
2 4-ounce boneless and skinless chicken breast halves, trimmed of all visible fat

Directions:
Combine 1/8 C mustard, wine, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, 1/2 T shallots, and 1/2 T maple syrup in a shallow dish for a marinade. Add chicken and turn to coat thoroughly. Let stand for 5 minutes or marinate refrigerated and covered for 1 hour. Preheat charcoal or gas grill. Remove chicken from marinade. Discard marinade. Grill chicken 3-5 minutes per size or until chicken is no longer pink in the center.

Meanwhile in a small bowl, combine remaining mustard, shallots, and maple syrup. Mix well and serve as a dipping sauce for chicken.

Nutritional Information per Serving

Calories: 174
Fat: 3.2 grams
Cholesterol: 65.8 milligrams
Fiber: .2 grams
Carbohydrates: 6.9 grams
Protein: 35 grams
Sodium: 582 milligrams
Potassium: 314 milligrams

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