Baked Maple Chicken Thighs Recipes

BAKED MAPLE CHICKEN THIGHS (BONELESS AND SKINLESS)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425F.
• Add the chicken thighs to a large bowl. Add the salt, pepper, oils, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, pressed garlic and one tablespoon of chopped parsley. Mix well and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Mix once again and transfer the chicken thighs to a 9" x 13" baking dish.
• Bake for 20 minutes or until the the thighs reach about 150F - 155F internal temperature. Move the baking dish to the top rack and turn on the broiler to high. Broil for a few minutes, constantly watching, until slightly browned.
• Remove the thighs from the oven, baste with pan juices and let rest for about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining chopped parsley and serve.

BAKED MAPLE CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Whisk maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and balsamic vinegar together in a bowl. Pour over chicken thighs in a bowl and marinate for 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray.
• Place chicken in the prepared casserole dish and pour remaining marinade on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Flip chicken and continue baking until juices run clear and sauce is thick, about 25 minutes more. Serve with sauce over chicken.

MAPLE-GINGER CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
• Combine maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic oil, ginger powder, sesame seeds, pepper, and cayenne in a bowl.
• Neatly arrange chicken thighs in the baking dish. Pour maple sauce over the chicken thighs. Use tongs or gloved hands to turn thighs over in sauce until fully coated. Cover with aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Uncover baking dish and turn thighs over. Continue baking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 200 degrees F (93 degrees C), about 15 minutes. Turn over once more and sprinkle with parsley. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

MAPLE-ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a 10x15-inch baking pan with foil.
• Whisk 1 teaspoon olive oil, maple syrup, thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper together in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Toss sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts together in a large bowl with 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
• Brush chicken with remaining olive oil and sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper. Arrange chicken, smooth sides down, in the center of the prepared pan. Arrange vegetables around chicken.
• Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
• Turn chicken over; brush it, sweet potatoes, and Brussels sprouts with maple syrup mixture. Continue to roast until potatoes are tender and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest parts of the chicken registers 175 degrees F (80 degrees C), about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with pecans and cranberries.

MAPLE BAKED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Remove any visible fat from chicken, then rinse chicken under cold water and pat dry with paper towel.
• Coat sides with poultry seasoning, pepper, marjoram, onion powder& italian seasonings (more or less to taste).
• In large baking dish, arrange chicken pieces in single layer.
• In medium bowl, blend syrup, mustard, lemon juice & brown sugar; pour mixture over chicken.
• Dot each piece with butter, cover with foil, and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
• Uncover dish, bake basting occasionally with pan juices, until brown& glazed- about 20 additional minutes.
• Transfer to serving platter and garnish with parsley.

MAPLE GLAZED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Mix together all ingredients save the thighs in a resealable bag or non reactive container. Add thighs and seal. Marinade in the fridge for 2 to 24 hours.
• When ready to cook, prepare the cooking surface with a light coating of cooking spray or oil. Remove the thighs from the marinade removing any excess.
• Place thighs on the grill and cook for 4 to 6 minutes per side or until a thermometer registers 165 degrees. Actual cooking time will vary depending on the type of grill chosen. Remove chicken to a serving plate.
• Place the marinade in a small sauce pan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Reduce temperature to a low simmer and cook for 3 to 5 minutes.
• Generously brush the chicken with the sauce and serve.