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Maple Dijon Glazed Chicken Thighs

Tender, juicy chicken thighs roasted in a sweet and tangy maple-mustard glaze with fresh thyme.

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Servings
4
Level
Easy
Maple Dijon Glazed Chicken Thighs

Juicy chicken thighs meet a glossy, four-ingredient glaze that bubbles into pure savory-sweet perfection. It comes together in one skillet and delivers restaurant-worthy flavor with zero fuss.

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

Main

  • 2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 4-6 pieces)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp whole grain mustard
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season generously on both sides with kosher salt and black pepper.

  2. Step 2

    In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, and apple cider vinegar.

  3. Step 3

    Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and sear undisturbed for 5 to 6 minutes until the skin is deep golden brown.

  4. Step 4

    Flip the thighs skin-side up, pour the maple Dijon glaze all over the chicken, and tuck fresh thyme sprigs around the pieces.

  5. Step 5

    Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 18 to 20 minutes, until the internal temperature registers 165°F and the sauce is bubbling and sticky. Spoon pan juices over the chicken before serving.

Tips

  • Patting the chicken skin completely dry ensures maximum crispness during the initial sear.
  • If the glaze starts to brown too quickly in the oven, loosely tent the skillet with aluminum foil.

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