My Maple Glazed Chicken Thighs is a flavoursome, effortless dish in which boneless chicken thighs are flavored with maple syrup, soy sauce and olive oil and cooked on the stove until tender, golden brown and sticky for a delicious weeknight dinner.
Maple Chicken Thighs
Maple Chicken Thighs are, in reality, the culmination of many different flavours, and not just one. Flavors like apple cider, soy sauce, olive oil, and hoisin sauce are poured into a skillet.
The chicken is left simmering in this stunning sauce until it thickens and caramelizes. That’s it! That’s all there is to making this zesty dish.
The recipe is super easy and quick and goes well with salad, rice or pasta dishes.
Why I Love This Recipe
- This recipe is one of the best methods for cooking chicken thighs.
- Easy chicken dinner for the whole family.
- A juicy and delicious dish that goes well with any side.
- Easy way to cook boneless skinless chicken thighs with simple ingredients.
- Perfect for busy weeknight dinners, the dish will be ready in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Chicken Thighs: I used boneless and skinless chicken thighs. I prefer chicken thighs over breasts because they don't dry while cooking.
For the sauce: I used pure maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, olive oil and hoisin sauce.
Note: If you can't find hoisin sauce in your local supermarket, you will definitely find it in Asian food stores or order online.
Fresh parsley: To garnish the dish. You can substitute with fresh thyme, basil or rosemary.
How to Make Honey Maple Chicken Thighs?
One: Firstly, you’d like to take out your chicken thighs and give them a nice rinse. After which, dry the chicken with a paper towel and proceed to season it with some salt and black pepper.
Two: In a small bowl, start prepping the chicken sauce. Add the soy sauce, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar and hoisin sauce until well combined. Set this bowl aside for later.
Three: Now place a skillet over high heat, and heat the olive oil. Add in the chicken thighs and let them cook in the oil on medium-high heat for about 2-3 minutes on each side.
Four: Now, pour the bowl of maple syrup mixture we had set aside earlier on top of the chicken. Let this sauce cook with the chicken for 5-6 minutes more. Probably, until the sauce thickens and caramelizes.
Tip: Let the sauce thicken, until it is thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon. That’s the consistency you want for these maple-glazed chicken thighs.
Five: The thighs should look glazed well with the sauce. Once done, turn off the heat and garnish with some fresh parsley.
Recipe Variations
- If you like to make your chicken spicy, just add a long red chili to the sauce or some crushed bell peppers, or chilli flakes.
- Though real Maple syrup is the core ingredient, you may find it hard to find. In this case, using brown sugar, honey, or a combination of both is a great substitute.
- For an even tangier flavour, some people like to add lemon or orange juice to these honey maple-glazed chicken thighs.
Serving Suggestions
Serve these Maple Chicken Thighs with some Pasta with Breadcrumbs or Seaweed Rice Balls on the side to make it a full-fledged meal.
For an even healthier option, serve this alongside Roasted Green Beans and Carrots or Rocket Salad with Parmesan.
Storage
Store: This dish will last in the fridge for a good 4 days, without any change in taste.
Freeze: If these Maple Glazed Chicken were to be frozen, they can last a good 6 months.
To reheat: Just take them out of the freezer. Defrost in the oven or microwave.
Recipe FAQ
Yes, you absolutely can! For baking them, just place these in the oven at 400F / 200c for 30 to 40 minutes. Just ensure that you dip and coat them in the sauces plenty of times before baking.
Yes, you can. However, you need to adjust the cooking time accordingly, as chicken with bones will take much time to cook.
Yes, preheat your air fryer to 400°F / 200°C and air fry for 9-10 minutes on each side.
More Chicken Recipes
- Baked Bone-In Chicken Thighs
- Coronation Chicken Sandwich
- Chicken Bolognese Recipe
- Chicken Pasanda Recipe
- Easy Chicken Curry - Indian Recipe
- Easy Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast
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Maple Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
- 10 chicken thighs , boneless skinless
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the sauce
- 2 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley , chopped
Instructions
- Dry the chicken with a paper towel, then season with salt.
- In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, maple syrup, hoisin sauce, and apple cider vinegar.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat, add the chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Add the sauce and keep cooking for 5-6 minutes more until the sauce thickens and caramelizes.
- Turn off the heat and serve!
Missy says
I added lemon instead of vinegar and the chicken was delicious.
Micaela says
Wow, honey and maple syrup; this recipe must be so delicious.