Dijon Maple Chicken Thighs
A delightful combination of tangy Dijon mustard and sweet maple syrup elevates ordinary chicken thighs to a gourmet meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the Chicken: Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare the Sauce: Mix Dijon mustard and maple syrup in a small bowl.
- Heat the Skillet: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the Chicken: Sear chicken thighs for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add the Sauce: Pour the maple-Dijon mixture over the chicken thighs in the skillet.
- Bake: Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve hot with sauce over chicken.
Notes
Adjust sweetness by modifying the maple syrup and consider adding herbs for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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