Maple-Brined Chicken with Sautéed Brussels Sprouts
Maple-Brined Chicken with Sautéed Brussels Sprouts might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains approximately 42g of protein, 23g of fat, and a total of 497 calories. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 39% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have pepper, kosher salt, lower-sodium chicken broth, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and primal diet.
Instructions
Bring maple syrup, 1/4 cup chicken broth, 2 tablespoons kosher salt, black peppercorns, and garlic to a boil.
Remove from heat; stir in cold water.
Place chicken in a zip-top plastic bag; add brine. Seal; chill 2 hours.
Remove chicken; discard brine.
Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saut chicken 5 minutes on each side or until done.
Add Brussels sprouts and shallots; saut 6 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup chicken broth; cook 6 minutes. Stir in pecans.