How to Make Baked Maple Chicken Thighs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Baked Maple Chicken Thighs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a cozy family dinner or for entertaining guests. The combination of sweet and savory flavors in this recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser, and the juicy, tender chicken thighs will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Maple syrup is the star ingredient in this recipe, adding a rich sweetness to the dish that perfectly complements the savory flavors of the chicken. As the chicken bakes in the oven, t...

Read more Snack recipes

Ingredients

  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • ½ cup Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, or more to taste
  • 8 chicken thighs
  • cooking spray (such as Pam®)

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 chicken thighs

  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    194 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 57mg
    • Sodium: 425mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Calcium: 22mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 160mg