Description
Maple Glazed Chicken Thighs are the perfect fall comfort food, enveloping your senses with a blend of sweet and savory flavors. Tender chicken thighs are coated in a luscious maple glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven, creating an irresistible dish that?s great for cozy gatherings or weeknight dinners. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400?F (200?C) and prepare a baking dish with non-stick spray.
- In a bowl, mix together maple syrup, garlic, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and thyme until well combined.
- Place chicken thighs skin side up in the baking dish and pour half of the glaze over them.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165?F (74?C). Brush on remaining glaze halfway through cooking.
- Serve hot with extra glaze drizzled over the top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (approximately 140g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg