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baked maple dijon chicken thighs

Baked Maple Dijon Chicken Thighs

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Author: Susan
Calories: 360kcal
Servings: 5 people
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A sweet and savory sauce makes these chicken thighs pleasing to your taste buds and a quick, easy meal for your family.

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ½ cup dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup real maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1.5 pounds chicken thighs boneless, skinless
  • 2 tablespoons chopped rosemary fresh
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil optional (see step 5)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450º F
  • Mix mustard, syrup, and vinegar together in a small bowl to make the sauce.
    maple mustard sauce in bowl
  • Sprinkle chicken thighs with salt and pepper
  • Optional: if using skin-on chicken, you can brown it in a skillet in 2 tablespoons olive oil, about 3-4 minutes each side.
  • Place chicken thighs in a glass baking / casserole dish and pour maple dijon sauce over chicken. Turn each piece in the sauce to coat it on all sides.
    maple mustard sauce pour over chicken before cooking
  • Cook for 40 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with fresh rosemary before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 389mg | Potassium: 355mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 147IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg