Description
Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs are juicy, tender, and packed with flavor. The sweet and smoky glaze makes this dish a perfect centerpiece for any dinner.
Ingredients
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup bourbon
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a bowl, mix maple syrup, bourbon, soy sauce, garlic, black pepper, and salt.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
5. Flip the chicken and pour the glaze over the top.
6. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
7. Baste the chicken with the glaze halfway through cooking for extra flavor.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the glaze.
Serve with roasted vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg