Plate-Licking Good Maple Dijon Chicken

Really good, fairly healthy chicken dish.  Called "Plate-Licking Good" for a reason.


Ingredients:

• 2 (6 oz each) chicken breasts (or 12 oz of chicken cut into chunks)
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 Mexican style chicken broth cube
• 1/3 cup maple syrup (that's REAL maple syrup, not "pancake" syrup)
• 1 tbl Dijon mustard
• 1 tbl Herbes du Provence (can substitute basil, thyme, parsley, or a mix thereof in a pinch).
• 1 tbl chilled butter
• 1 tsp apple cider or balsamic vinegar

1. Spray a pan with non-stick spray and brown the chicken breasts (or chunks) over medium heat until cooked through.  Remove to a plate and keep warm
2. add the water and chicken broth cube to the pan.  Stir to combine and deglaze the pan, then bring to a boil and reduce by 1/2
3. Add the syrup, mustard and herbs to the pan and mix well.  Let simmer for 3-4 minutes.
4. add the butter and vinegar and stir to mix -- the sauce will start to thicken in the presence of the butter and vinegar (magic?!?!?)
5. Once the butter is completely melted, add the chicken back to the pan and coat

Serves 2.  goes well on brown rice with  your favorite veggies!

9 WW points plus per serving.

Warning:  After you have finished eating this, your plate may look clean enough to go back into the cabinet, but wash it anyway.