Description
Juicy chicken thighs glazed with a sweet and savory maple garlic sauce, perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs, skinless and boneless
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Mix maple syrup, minced garlic, soy sauce, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Add the chicken thighs, ensuring they are well coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Remove chicken from marinade and place in the skillet.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Pour remaining marinade into the skillet. Simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
For a healthier option, use low-sodium soy sauce. Ensure chicken is at room temperature before cooking for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: maple chicken, garlic chicken, chicken recipe, easy dinner, savory glaze