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Maple Glazed Chicken Thighs Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Total Time: 45-50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Maple Glazed Chicken Thighs recipe offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors with a deliciously sticky maple syrup glaze. Juicy bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are seared to golden perfection before being baked in a flavorful maple glaze, resulting in tender, flavorful chicken with a crispy skin. Ideal for an easy weeknight dinner or special occasion, this recipe is sure to impress with minimal effort.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Maple Glaze

  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Garnish

  • Fresh thyme, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it is ready for baking the chicken after searing.
  2. Prepare Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry thoroughly with paper towels to ensure the skin crisps nicely during cooking. Place the chicken in a large bowl.
  3. Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  4. Coat Chicken: Pour half of the prepared maple glaze over the chicken thighs, making sure each piece is evenly coated. Set the remaining glaze aside for later use.
  5. Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken thighs, skin-side down, in the skillet and sear for about 5 minutes until the skin is golden brown. Flip and sear the other side for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Bake the Chicken: Drizzle the reserved maple glaze over the seared chicken thighs. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  7. Baste for Extra Flavor (Optional): Halfway through baking, spoon the glaze over the chicken thighs to boost flavor and moisture.
  8. Rest the Chicken: Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes. This helps the juices redistribute for moist, tender meat.
  9. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle fresh thyme over the chicken before serving for a fragrant and delicious finishing touch.

Notes

  • Patting the chicken dry ensures crispy skin after searing.
  • Using an oven-safe skillet allows you to sear and bake in the same pan, making cleanup easier.
  • Monitoring internal temperature is key to avoid undercooking or overcooking the chicken.
  • Fresh thyme garnish adds a lovely herbaceous aroma but can be omitted if unavailable.
  • Leftover glaze can be boiled briefly to use as a sauce for serving.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/maple-glazed-chicken-thighs-recipe/