Description
Maple glazed chicken thighs bring sweet and savory magic to your dinner table with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Tender chicken gets a delicious boost from a simple maple syrup glaze that makes your whole family smile.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Glaze and Seasoning:
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Aromatics and Herbs:
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt
- Pepper
Cooking Fat:
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Whisk together ¼ cup maple syrup, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and thyme in a bowl to create your flavor-packed marinade.
- Place 4 chicken thighs in a large zip-top bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal and refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors deeply penetrate your meat.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and remove chicken from the refrigerator 15 minutes before cooking to help it reach room temperature.
- Pat chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels. Season each thigh with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken skin-side down for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Flip and transfer the skillet directly into the preheated 425°F oven.
- Roast chicken for 15-18 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F. The skin should be deep amber and caramelized from the maple glaze.
- Remove skillet from oven and let chicken rest for 5 minutes. This allows juices to redistribute, ensuring your meat stays tender and moist.
- Transfer chicken to a serving platter and drizzle any remaining pan juices over the top for extra flavor.
Notes
- Choose bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for maximum flavor and juiciness.
- Use real maple syrup for the best glaze, avoiding artificial pancake syrups.
- Let the chicken marinate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for deeper flavor penetration.
- Pat the chicken dry before searing to ensure a crisp, golden-brown exterior that seals in moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg