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Holy Yum Chicken

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Juicy baked chicken thighs glazed with a tangy Dijon, maple, and soy sauce that caramelizes in the oven for a sweet, savory, and utterly addictive weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Heat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking dish with foil or parchment for easy cleanup.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk Dijon mustard, maple syrup, soy sauce, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth and glossy.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Pat chicken thighs dry and place them in the lined baking dish in a single layer.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Pour the sauce over the chicken and turn pieces to coat thoroughly, then arrange so they are not overlapping.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Bake uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes, basting with pan sauce halfway through, until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part.
  6. Finishing Touches: Rest the chicken for 5 minutes to allow juices to settle. Stir the pan juices to combine into a smooth glaze.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Spoon the glaze over the chicken and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Note: For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for 1 to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
  • Use real maple syrup, not flavored syrup, for best caramelization and taste.
  • Bone-in thighs work well too, increase bake time by 5 to 10 minutes as needed.
  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce if you enjoy gentle heat.

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