Description
Juicy chicken thighs coated in a sweet and savory maple glaze, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F.
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry and place them skin-side up in a baking dish.
- Apply the Glaze: Pour half the glaze over the chicken.
- Roast the Chicken: Bake for 25 minutes.
- Reapply the Glaze: Spoon the remaining glaze over each piece.
- Finish Roasting: Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 175°F.
- Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For deeper flavor, marinate chicken for up to 24 hours. Drying chicken is crucial for crispy skin.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg