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Maple glazed chicken thighs served on a black plate with parsley garnish, one of the best fall chicken dinner ideas full of cozy flavor and autumn warmth.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 49 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: main dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients for the Master Glaze
  • ⅓ cup real maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari or coconut aminos
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For the Chicken
  • 6 chicken thighs bone-in or boneless, skin-on or skinless
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon baking powder for air fryer method only

Method
 

Stovetop Method
  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season chicken and sear skin-side down for 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Flip and cook another 5 minutes.
  4. Add glaze, let it bubble and reduce until thick and sticky, about 5 to 8 minutes.
Oven Method
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Arrange chicken on a lined pan and brush with glaze.
  3. Bake 25 to 30 minutes for boneless, 35 to 40 minutes for bone-in.
  4. Broil 2 to 3 minutes to caramelize the glaze.
Air Fryer Method
  1. Preheat air fryer to 380°F.
  2. Mix baking powder with dry seasoning, then coat chicken in glaze.
  3. Cook for 20 to 22 minutes until crispy and fully cooked.
  4. Optional Flavor Variations
  5. Maple-Dijon: Add 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  6. Maple-Soy: Add 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  7. Maple-Garlic-Ginger: Add 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
  8. Spicy Maple: Add 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or hot sauce
  9. Internal Temperature Goal
  10. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the thickest part of the thigh reaches 175°F.

Notes

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
  • Calories: 280 to 320 kcal
  • Protein: 22 to 25 g
  • Fat: 12 to 15 g
    • Saturated Fat: 2 to 3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 16 to 18 g
    • Sugars: 13 to 15 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Sodium: 550 to 700 mg
Cholesterol: 90 to 100 mg