Description
Delicious grilled or baked chicken thighs glazed with a sweet maple syrup coating and flavored with smoked paprika and garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1 lbs)
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine olive oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and maple syrup. Add chicken thighs and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat or the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare for Cooking: Allow marinated chicken to sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes. Lightly grease your cooking surface.
- Cook the Chicken: Grill each side for about 7-8 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), or bake for approximately 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Apply More Glaze: Brush additional maple syrup glaze during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Serve: Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving with remaining glaze drizzled on top.
Notes
- Allowing the chicken to rest after cooking enhances its juiciness.
- This recipe can be easily doubled or scaled up for larger gatherings.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grill or Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg