Description
This recipe features tender chicken thighs coated in a sweet and savory maple glaze, baked to perfection for a delicious and easy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- Rub the chicken thighs with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic.
- Pour the maple glaze over the chicken thighs, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is golden brown and crispy.
- Baste the chicken with the glaze halfway through baking.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For crispier skin, you can broil the chicken for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Serve with your favorite side dishes like mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Maple Glazed Chicken Thighs, chicken dinner, maple glaze, baked chicken, sweet and savory