Description

These Maple Glazed Chicken Thighs are juicy, crispy, and coated in a sweet-savory maple glaze that caramelizes to perfection. An easy chicken thigh recipe perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining, made with garlic, Dijon mustard, and pure maple syrup. This dish is ideal for those looking for flavorful baked chicken thighs with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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

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Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.

2. Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat chicken thighs dry and place skin-side up in a baking dish or cast iron skillet.

3. Pour half the glaze over the chicken and coat evenly using a spoon or brush.

4. Roast the chicken for 25 minutes, then remove from the oven and spoon remaining glaze over each piece.

5. Return to oven and roast for another 15–20 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 175°F and skin is caramelized.

6. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Spoon pan glaze over the top for extra flavor.

Notes

Make sure the chicken skin is dry before baking for maximum crispiness.

Don’t skip the mid-bake glazing step—it builds up the sticky, flavorful coating.

You can double the glaze recipe if you’d like extra for drizzling over rice or vegetables.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 thigh
Calories: 290
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 580mg
Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 21g
Cholesterol: 95mg