You know when you want something tasty but you don’t feel like making a trip to the grocery store–or cooking, for that matter? Sweet, salty, and a tad spicy, the three-ingredient maple-soy glaze in this month’s Cooking Light is perfect for such an occasion.

Recipe: Seared chicken with maple-soy glaze (Adapted from Cooking Light, March 2008)
Serves one

1 Tbsp maple syrup (can substitute honey)
1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper
1 boneless skinless chicken breast

Whisk ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside. Preheat a skillet, coat with cooking spray, and sear chicken breast on both sides, about 4 to 6 minutes on each side or until done and juice runs clear from the middle. Remove from pan and brush with glaze. Serve with rice and steamed broccoli or other vegetable.

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