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Maple Mustard Chicken Recipe

Boneless skinless chicken thighs baked in a sweet-tangy sauce of Dijon, maple syrup, cider vinegar, and garlic.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 276.2
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs 680 g; about 4 large thighs, trimmed
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard 45 g
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 40 g
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 15 g
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil 13.5 g
  • 2 cloves garlic 6 g, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt 1.5 g
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper .6 g

Equipment

  • 1 Baking dish approximately 9 by 9 inches
  • 1 Small mixing bowl and whisk
  • 1 Instant-read thermometer

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 400°F (204°C). Whisk Dijon mustard, maple syrup, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl before handling chicken.
  2. Do not wash the chicken. Pat dry with disposable paper towels and unfold the thighs. Place in a baking dish in one layer, leaving a little space. Coat with all the sauce. Wash hands and any surfaces or utensils that contacted raw chicken.
  3. Bake 20–25 minutes, checking the thickest part of each piece with a thermometer. Continue as needed until every piece reaches at least 165°F (74°C). Cover loosely with foil if the glaze darkens too quickly. Do not judge doneness by color alone.
  4. Rest 5 minutes. Use clean utensils to spoon the thoroughly cooked pan sauce over the chicken and divide into four portions.
  5. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours, or one hour above 90°F (32°C). Use within 3–4 days and reheat to 165°F (74°C).

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Notes

Nutrition is estimated per one-fourth of the recipe using raw skinless thigh meat and all sauce ingredients. Dijon sodium uses the Grey Poupon label; brands vary. Sides are not included. Timing varies with thigh size; cook every piece to at least 165°F (74°C).
Video credit: Royale Eats, Maple Mustard Chicken Thighs. The related oven-roasted demonstration uses bone-in thighs, a longer marinade, additional spices, and a sweeter glaze with brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce. Follow this written recipe for boneless thighs and its shorter cooking schedule.