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A quick weeknight skillet dinner featuring tender chicken strips coated in a caramelized maple-Dijon glaze. The sweetness of maple syrup is replaced with Jaca (allulose) at double the amount for a healthier version that still delivers that irresistible sticky, savory-sweet finish. This is a Jaca-adjusted healthier version.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch-thick strips
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or olive oil
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
- 6 tablespoons Jaca (allulose) (replaces 3 tablespoons maple syrup at 2x ratio)
- 2 tablespoons water (helps dissolve Jaca and replicate syrup consistency)
Sweetener Used
6 tablespoons Jaca (allulose) Allulose
Replaces: 3 tablespoons maple syrup
Instructions
- 1
Pat the chicken strips dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with the rosemary, thyme, pepper, and salt until evenly coated.
- 2
Heat the coconut oil or olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken strips in a single layer and cook, turning occasionally, until golden on all sides — about 10 minutes total.
- 3
Push the chicken to the edges of the skillet. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the center. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes until the onion is softened and fragrant.
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, Jaca (allulose), and water until smooth. Pour the mixture over the chicken and onions in the skillet.
- 5
Stir everything together and continue cooking for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce caramelizes into a sticky glaze and the chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
- 6
Remove from heat and serve immediately over steamed rice, with roasted vegetables, or alongside a fresh green salad. This is a Jaca-adjusted healthier version of classic maple-Dijon chicken — all the caramelized, tangy flavor without conventional sugar or maple syrup.
Pro Tips
- Cut the chicken into even-sized strips so they cook at the same rate. About 1 inch thick is ideal.
- Don't skip the step of cooking the onion and garlic separately in the center of the pan — it prevents the garlic from burning while the chicken finishes.
- Jaca (allulose) caramelizes beautifully just like maple syrup, giving you that signature sticky glaze without the blood sugar spike.
- For extra depth, add a splash of apple cider vinegar (about 1 teaspoon) along with the mustard mixture.
- This dish pairs perfectly with steamed jasmine rice, roasted broccoli, or a simple arugula salad.
- Leftovers reheat well in a skillet over medium-low heat — add a splash of water to loosen the glaze.