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How to make Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs with Crispy Maple Glaze — key cooking step

Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs with Crispy Maple Glaze

  • Author: Isabella Cortez
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: 🍗 Chicken & Poultry Creations
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs with Crispy Maple Glaze are juicy and flavorful, perfectly caramelized with a sweet and savory glaze.


Ingredients

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4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup pure maple syrup

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)


Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. In a large oven-safe skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.

3. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

4. Stir in the maple syrup, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and paprika. Bring to a simmer.

5. Add the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side up, and spoon some of the sauce over them.

6. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).

7. Broil on high for an additional 2-3 minutes to crisp the skin, if desired.

8. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.


Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken thighs in the garlic butter mixture for a few hours before cooking.

Serve with your favorite side dishes like rice or roasted vegetables.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 580mg
  • Fat: 21g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: chicken, garlic butter, maple glaze