Dijon Chicken

Preparation time: 10 minutes

4 servings

Cooking time: 10 minutes

174 calories per serving, 17% from fat

RealAge effect if eaten 12 times a year:

RealAge-effect ingredients:

0.5 days younger.

Shallots, wine, chicken (potassium, alcohol, flavonoids, healthy protein)

ingredients

¼ cup and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

2 tablespoons white wine (such as a Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc)

¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Black pepper to taste (ground)

2 tablespoons finely minced shallot

3 tablespoons pure maple syrup

4 (4-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves or fillets, trimmed of all visible fat

preparation

Combine ¼ cup mustard, the wine, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, 1 tablespoon shallot, and 1 tablespoon maple syrup in a shallow dish for a marinade. Add chicken and turn to coat thoroughly; let stand for 5 minutes. Preheat charcoal or gas grill or heat a ridged grill pan. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Grill or pan-grill chicken 3 to 5 minutes per side or until chicken is no longer pink in the center.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 tablespoon mustard, and 1 tablespoon shallot. Mix well and serve as a dipping sauce for the chicken.

substitutions: Chicken breasts with the skin on can be used; just take the skin off before serving.

tips: Grade B (the darker) maple syrup adds complexity to the dish; it is a stronger flavor than the lighter, more expensive Grade A.

nutritional analysis

Total fat (g) 3.2

Sodium (mg) 582

Vitamin A (RE) 32

Fat calories (kc) 29

Calcium (mg) 46

Beta-carotene (RE) 0

Cholesterol (mg) 65.8

Magnesium (mg) 36

Vitamin C (mg) 0.4

Saturated fat (g) 0.2

Zinc (mg) 1.2

Vitamin E (mg) 0.8

Polyunsaturated fat (g) 1.1

Selenium (mcg) 31

Thiamin B1 (mg) 0.8

Monounsaturated fat (g) 1.2

Potassium (mg) 314

Riboflavin B2 (mg) 0.1

Fiber (g) 0.2

Flavonoids (mg) 0.09

Niacin B3 (mg) 15

Carbohydrates (g) 6.9

Lycopene (mg) 0.01

Vitamin B6 (mg) 0.4

Sugar (g) 4.3

Fish (oz) 0

Folic acid (mcg) 4.1

Protein (g) 35

Nuts (oz) 0

Vitamin B12 (mcg) 0.4