Description
Maple Glazed Chicken Thighs are the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy. Crispy skin-on chicken thighs are pan-seared and oven-roasted in a rich glaze made from pure maple syrup, garlic, Dijon mustard, and soy sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this one-skillet dinner is a weeknight favorite that feels extra special.
Ingredients
6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Pat the chicken thighs dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
3. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
4. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and sear without moving for 5-7 minutes until golden and crisp. Flip and cook 2 more minutes. Remove and set aside.
5. Lower heat to medium. Add a bit of oil if the pan is dry, then sauté the minced garlic for 30 seconds.
6. Stir in maple syrup, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
7. Return the chicken to the pan skin-side up. Spoon glaze over each piece.
8. Transfer skillet to oven and roast for 15-18 minutes or until internal temp reaches 175°F.
9. Remove from oven, baste again with glaze, and let rest 5 minutes.
10. Garnish with parsley and serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
Always pat the chicken skin dry before searing to get a crisp, golden crust.
Use pure maple syrup for a rich, natural sweetness—avoid pancake syrups.
Leftovers reheat beautifully in a skillet with a spoonful of the glaze to keep them moist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: maple glazed chicken thighs, easy chicken dinner, maple garlic chicken